Targeted ICE Investigations – In It For The Long Haul With Record $95 Million Plea Deal For I-9 Violations

Seyfarth Synopsis: With a record $95 million plea deal for I-9 immigration violations following a six year investigation, the outcome for a Pennsylvania company with operations nationwide serves as a reminder of the federal government’s unwavering commitment to investigating and enforcing of immigration laws. A look at the facts behind the headlines helps us understand where, when and why company general counsel and the C-suite should take a proactive approach to immigration compliance. If nothing else a judgment of $95 million solidifies that the Form I-9 is not really “just” a simple form, and the government can and will use a variety of tactics to enforce compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA).

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