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Employer Sanctions Under HR 4437

HR 4437, also known as either "the Sensenbrenner Bill, " or, "the Border Protection, Antiterrorism, and Illegal Immigration Control Act of 2005" would radically change the criminal and civil penalties that apply to Employers of foreign nationals who are not authorized to work in the United States. The minimum fines for most violations have increased TENFOLD and the criminal sanctions call for punishment of no less than one year.

Below are the questions we are most frequently asked about the Sensenbrenner Bill and our answers to those questions. If you still have questions after reading the FAQ,please feel free to contact us.

You can also read the following documents:

The full text of the Sensenbrenner Bill is here (278 printed pages!); or,
Skip straight to the Title VII of the Bill relating to employers .

Item Title	Hits
What does the new H.R. 4437 legislation require an Employer to do?	578
Are there Criminal Penalties for not complying?	559
What does H.R. 4437 require an Employer to do with its current employees?	580
What financial penalties can an employer face under the H.R.4437 for non-compliance?	1581
What should I do I receive a letter from the Social Security Administration?	550
What if I suspect a key employee is an illegal alien?	572
Am I liable for discrimination if I request too much information?	601
How Do I Verify an Employee's Documents?	622
If HR4437 is not passed by the U.S. Senate, is the Employer off the hook?	670
Am I safe if I classify workers with immigration problems as Independent Contractors?	571
What if a key employee does not currently have proper work authorization?	708
What about other enforcement action against Employers such as a RICO action?	611
Can I help an employee with an immigration problem if they never filed anything?	571
Does the guest worker program that President Bush is promoting affect H.R. 4437?	589
What can I do if I have additional questions about the New Law?	544
What can I do if I have additional questions about the New Law?	678

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Employer Sanctions Guidelines
Our comprehensive Guidelines for Employers who may be employing illegal aliens discusses the risks of being sanctioned criminally or civilly and what to do about them.
If you prefer to download the entire book in PDF format, please click here.
Employment Eligibility and Form I-9
The items in this category relate to the eligibility of a foreign national to be employed in the United States and also with issues relating to INS Form I-9.
Sponsoring Employees
If you rely on foreign labor to perform critical functions within your company, there are several things you need to know before you hire a foreign national in order to avoid Employer sanctions. Our attorneys have helped thousands of Employers through the process of sponsoring foreign nationals for employment in the United States.
If you already know that you have someone working for you who is not authorized to work in the United States, find out "What do I do if I have a key employee working for me illegally? "

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