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Home  News Employer News United States House of Representatives passes H. R. 4437
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United States House of Representatives passes H. R. 4437 |
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As you are aware, there is a growing movement in the United States to crack down on Employers who are employing illegal workers. In response to that growing concern, the United States Congress recently passed legislation referred to as the Sensenbrenner Bill (HR 4437) which contains severe new Criminal and Civil penalties for Employers who willfully hire illegal aliens,. Those fines are now increased to up to $25,000 for each illegal worker hired. Such fines could put a small company out of business, not to mention the possible prison sentence the Department of Homeland Security is authorized to seek for a violation of HR4437. The United States Senate is expected to approve similar provisions in early 2006 and President Bush has praised the bill and is expected to sign it into law.
Therefore, it is more important than ever to have a clear understanding of how to comply with immigration related hiring practices. The Employer must balance the need of keeping key employees who have immigration problems, while at the same time minimizing the exposure of the Employer and the Human Resources personnel to Criminal Prosecution and Civil fines.
We are proud of the fact that our experienced immigration attorneys have worked closely with thousands of Employers facing the same problem you may be facing today. Our attorneys are available for a free consultation to answer any questions you may have in this complex area.
We have provided some answers to 16 of the most Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) concerning recently passed HR 4437. We hope that you find this information helpful. The information in the FAQ is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be offered as legal advice and should not be construed as such. This area of the law is complex and constantly changing. You should consult with an attorney experienced in this area of the law before you take any action that may expose you, your employees or your company to the severe new Criminal and Civil liabilities that can be imposed for violations. |
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