Attorney General Announces Higher Civil Fines Against Employers for Immigration Violations

According to a press release issued by the Department of Justice, beginning March 27, 2008, civil fines levied against employers who violate federal immigration laws will increase by as much as $5,000.00. Under the new rule, approved by Attorney General Michael B. Mukasey and  Secretary of Homeland Security Michael Chertoff, the maximum civil penalty for multiple violations will increase from the current $11,000 to $16,000 per alien. The new rule will be published early next week.

The original press release is available in its entirety at: http://www.usdoj.gov/opa/pr/2008/February/08_ag_134.html

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Schroeder Ireland, LLC offers a full-range of services to help companies comply with immigration-related employment regulations.

Specifically, Schroeder Ireland, LLC can help your company:

• Conduct an I-9 self-audit;
• Train managers and hiring staff in the proper procedures for verifying employment authorization without engaging in unlawful discrimination;
• Draft and implement a corporate compliance plan, including:  hiring procedures, employment authorization verification procedures, annual self-audits and reporting procedures;
• Draft and implement written policies to help ensure that contractors and sub-contractors comply with the required immigration-related provisions.

For more information, contact immigration attorney

Amy Schroeder Ireland

Schroeder Ireland, LLC

26 East Exchange Street, Suite 316

Saint Paul, Minnesota 55101