July 18, 2014

16: Rebecca Black: I-9 Compliance (and Consequences)

33 minutes

After 15 years in the restaurant business and 5 years doing outside sales for a light industrial temporary business, Rebecca realized she was destined to become an immigration attorney. With her MBA and business experience, she started working on business immigration cases and have since represented clients on family as well as business issues in front of the immigration service, prepared asylum cases and represented clients in deporation court.

In this episode you will hear:

The I-9 form can look deceptively simple

How a business employing legal workers still received a $40k fine

My own personal I-9 story

How I-9 enforcement has stepped up since 9/11/01

Types of verification documents accepted (A or B and C documents)

Common mistakes made on the I-9 form

Common 'red flags' that USICS looks for

Here are the government forms mentioned on this show.

Employment eligibility form (I-9)

Handbook for Employers Guidance for Completing Form I-9

Rebecca also shares with us:

Best Business Advice: Always check the most recent regulations

Personal Success Habits: Great work ethic coupled with a lot of energy

Parting Thoughts: She encourages support for Immigration reform and gives reasons why

For a limited time, Rebecca is offering a free, 30 minute initial consultation for anyone seeking her firm's immigration services. To take advantage of this offer, please contact her through our show notes page linked below.

http://USImmigrationPodcast.com/16

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