NEW YORK – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Office of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) announced today charges against 26 individuals for operating an international alien smuggling ring, 23 of whom were taken in custody.
The defendants allegedly participated in various facets of the alien smuggling industry, including: transportation of illegal aliens from China to the United States; laundering the proceeds of illegal alien smuggling from the United States to China; and employing illegal aliens.
Category Archives: E-Verify & I-9 Compliance
• USCIS Launches Redesigned E-Verify Employer Web Interface
USCIS launched a redesigned web interface for employers using the E-Verify program. All current E-Verify users are required to complete an updated tutorial. The new homepage includes a case alert feature, as well as a security feature that masks Social Security numbers.… Continue Reading
USCIS Issued A Revised FAQ on Federal Contractors and E-Verify
In April 2010, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (“USCIS”) issued a revised Frequently Asked Questions on Federal Contractors and E-Verify. The FAQ addresses what Federal contracts are impacted by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), what employees are impacted by FAR, information regarding the initiation of E-Verify inquiries, how the rule impacts subcontractors and…… Continue Reading