Archive for September 30th, 2010

Comprehensive Immigration Bill Introduced in Senate

Sep 30, 2010 by No Comments

Yesterday, Senators Robert Menendez (D-NJ) and Patrick Leahy (D-VT) introduced S.B. 3932, also known as The Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2010.  The bill makes several proposals for reform in specific areas of immigration currently plagued with dysfunction.  It addresses border and interior issues, as well as worksite enforcement, legalization and the future flow of immigrants to the U.S.

With this bill now introduced, both the House and Senate have comprehensive immigration bills on the table (Congressman Luis Gutierrez introduced a similar bill in the House in December 2009).  Both political parties have already recognized the need for comprehensive reform.  Let’s hope they finally move from recognition to action.  America’s businesses, families, and economy cannot sustain the current system much longer.  

We will post any updates on this bill and the House bill as soon as they are available.

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Abercrombie & Fitch Required to Pay Over $1MM After I-9 Audit

Sep 30, 2010 by No Comments

The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Office of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) announced September 29, 2010 that Abercrombie & Fitch is required to pay $1,047,110 for Form I-9 violations found in November 2008.

ICE conducted I-9 inspections of several Abercrombie & Fitch retail stores in Michigan in November 2008, uncovering several technology-related deficiencies in the company’s electronic I-9 verification system.  ICE found no instances where Abercrombie & Fitch knowingly hired unauthorized workers.

Each U.S. employer has an obligation to verify the employment eligibility of each of its workers and document it on Form I-9.  Please contact our San Francisco Immigration Law Office if your company needs guidance in the area of I-9 compliance.

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