Criminal Prosecution, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Immigration Procedures

DOJ’s Whistleblower Financial Incentive Escalates Risk for Employers

Alston & Bird on 6/30/2025

Our Immigration Team inspects how the Department of Justice (DOJ) is using its new whistleblower incentives to prioritize investigating employers’ potential criminal immigration activity....more

Employer criminally charged for harboring unauthorized workers

McAfee & Taft on 3/18/2025

With the recent filing of federal criminal charges against an employer, immigration enforcement actions have escalated to a new level. Leonardo Baez and Alicia Avila-Guel have owned and operated Abby’s Bakery and Dulce’s...more

DOJ to Prioritize Immigration Enforcement and Reporting

Alston & Bird on 3/11/2025

Our Immigration Team investigates a new Department of Justice memo that expands immigration enforcement to include all available criminal statutes, not just immigration laws....more

Navigating Corporate Risk: The Imperative of Thorough H-1B Program Audits

Guidepost Solutions LLC on 9/28/2023

In the realm of corporate risk, immigration-related concerns often take a back seat. But a closer look at the current Administration’s actions reveals where priorities lie and which industries, sectors, and companies may be...more

Immigration Crash Course: What to Know About ICE Enforcement Activities

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart,... on 11/5/2018

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) continues a record-setting pace in auditing and investigating employers over worksite and I-9/E-Verify compliance concerns. Join Denver shareholder Chris Thomas as he covers the...more

Polsinelli Podcast - The Climate for I9 Audits in 2015

Polsinelli on 5/11/2015

Employers are required by law to verify an employee's identity and authorization to work in the United States by completing a Form I-9. This responsibility should be taken seriously as companies can face fines for paperwork...more