The Immigration Law Portal - Employer Resources

Employers are AT RISK whenever they hire a foreign national. Under current Immigration Laws, most notably IRCA, Employers are subject to both civil and criminal penalties if an employer hires a person who is not authorized to work in the United States. The government is expected to become very pro-active in 2006 in seeking out Employers who have unauthorized aliens working for them, whether on or off the payroll. In addition to the questions answered here, we also post news of importance to all Employers in our Employer Updates section.

Please also read our current FAQS on Employer Sanctions and Form I-9.

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.
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 .
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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