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Minimize Your Risk of I-9 Problems

Summary

The United States Customs and Immigration Service (USCIS) has been increasing its inspections of employee records in recent months to verify employees’ eligibility to work. In New England, Michigan and the Pacific Northwest there have been several inspections on dairy farms that have resulted in fines and loss of employees. The current pattern of action leans toward fining the employers for employing undocumented workers rather than detaining and deporting the employees. This practice results in less net cost for the agency and creates a strong incentive for employers to comply with the law.