We rarely see a government body provide guidance to employers in such an extraordinary manner as we saw last month, when an immigration hearing officer sent a loud-and-clear message to employers facing I-9 fines: appeal your...more
At a time when inflation is on everyone’s mind, it appears that a federal immigration leader is paying attention and may let inflation play a slightly bigger role in I-9 fine assessments. The Chief Administrative Hearing...more
Climate change may make our summers hotter, but the ICEman still cometh. Since late 2017, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has significantly increased the number of Notices of Inspections issued to employers...more
On July 8, 2015, the Office of the Chief Administrative Hearing Officer of the U.S. Department of Justice (OCAHO) issued a fine of $605,250 to California-based Hartmann Studios, Inc., an event design and production company...more