USICE Form I-9 Audit Inspection Overview and Penalties
December 3, 2009 - The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (USICE) has provided an overview of the Form I-9 inspection and investigation process. In this overview, the USICE explains the nature, process and the financial penalties that may be imposed as a result of violations. It also discusses when criminal prosecutions may be pursued for violators along with civil fines. Employers found to be in violation may also be subject to debarment, meaning that the employer will be precluded from participating in future federal contracts and from receiving other governmental benefits.
The memorandum also describes the common types of notices issued by the USCIS after inspections, as follows: Notice of Inspection Results; Notice of Suspect Documents; Notice of Discrepancies; Notice of Technical or Procedural Failures; Warning Notice and Notice of Intent to Fine. Finally, a chart is provided that summarizes the fines and penalties that are levied for the various levels of infractions and to those employers who continue to be in violation.
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