May 24, 2012

Homeland Security Creates I-9 Audit Fusion Center

Immigration Group
Dinsmore & Shohl LLP
Sunday, December 5, 2010
Administrative & Regulatory / Immigration / Labor & Employment
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Soon, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will announce the creation of an I-9 Audit Fusion Center. This center will be staffed by approximately 20 forensic auditors who will assist local DHS offices executing I-9 audits for large employers. With the creation of this new center, employers can expect DHS to ramp up enforcement and conduct I-9 audits of larger employers. It is more important than ever for employers to ensure their I-9s are in good order, provide I-9 training for employees handling I-9 completion and compliance, and, for those larger employers, to ensure that there is a consistent company-wide policy in place for the treatment of I-9s and the increased possibility of an I-9 audit.
 

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Immigration Group

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP’s Immigration Group represents a wide range of publicly traded companies, multi-national corporations, privately held businesses, universities, research institutions, arts and entertainment organizations, professors, and professionals with respect to both work visa and permanent resident (green card) cases. Led by two partners long recognized in the field of immigration law, the group has significant experience in many other areas related to the U.S. immigration system, including visa applications at United States Consulates, labor certification proceedings...

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