Yesterday a Senate Confirmation Hearing was held for John Morton, the former federal prosecutor tapped by President Obama to head Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). His testimony further confirmed the current shift in ICE policy. Morton said the administration plans to eventually make E-Verify mandatory for all employers. The agency also plans to focus its efforts on targeting employers of undocumented workers with Morton stating, “We need to place renewed focus on employers to ensure that they are playing by the rules.” Morton also declared the agency’s intent to pursue hefty civil fines for employers who violate immigration laws. It is expected that Mr. Morton will be confirmed by the Senate next week. For further reports of his confirmation hearing, please view the linked articles from the Associated Press and Houston Chronicle.
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A smart discussion of immigration matters for employers on current events, I-9 compliance, E-Verify, Social Security No Match Letters, ICE enforcement efforts, and Employer Sanctions.
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October 30, 2009 at 2:28 pm
It’s Official: E-Verify Extended until September 30, 2012 « GoffWilson Immigration bLAWg
[...] the Administration’s stated intention to eventually make E-Verify mandatory for all employers (as we reported in April of this [...]