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Tuesday, February 14th
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ICE delivers hefty fines for paperwork errors
Monday, February 20th
The Houston Chronicle
An ICE INSider's View of I-9 Auditing and Worksite Enforcement
Tuesday, February 14th
Free Webinar Series by ICS Consulting, LLC
Immigrant Worker Firings Unsettle a College Campus
Wednesday, February 1st
The New York Times
Local daycare fighting I-9 form violation
Monday, January 30th
KFOX14 News
Debate over immigrant driver’s license in N.M. intensifies
Saturday, January 28th
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
2 companies admit to hiring illegal aliens, each forfeit $2 million
Tuesday, January 24th
ICE Press Release
Houston firms pay stiff fines for hiring illegals
Thursday, January 26th
The Houston Business Journal
Farm labor contractor fined for violations
Wednesday, January 25th
The Californian
Company with Winston-Salem, state contracts fined $400,000 by federal immigration officials
Wednesday, January 25th
Winston-Salem Journal (MA)
A New Fight on Licenses for Illegal Immigrants
Wednesday, January 18th
The New York Times
St. Louis company sentenced for hiring illegal immigrants
Tuesday, January 17th
The Post Dispatch (MO)
'Disproportionate number' of H-1B visa denial to be examined
Wednesday, January 18th
The Economic Times
ICS Alert: Employee Identity Fraud
Tuesday, January 17th
ICS Consulting, LLC.
San Diego hospital settles lawsuit on immigrants
Wednesday, January 4th
Associated Press
ICE reports record number of I-9 audits, employer arrests
Thursday, December 22nd, 2011
Business Management Daily
Casey takes on Apple 'License' app
Friday, December 9th, 2011
Politico
Weekly Wednesday Export Control Reform Teleconference
Monday, December 12th, 2011
Assistant Secretary Kevin Wolf, Dept. of Commerce
Is Secure Communities Keeping Our Communities Secure?
Wednesday, November 30th, 2011
Testimony by Julie Myers Wood to the House Judiciary Committee
Crackdown Resumes on Firms' Illegal Hires
Tuesday, November 15th, 2011
The Wall Street Journal
Immigration authorities push compliance program for businesses as enforcement actions rise
Sunday, November 13th, 2011
Associated Press
TVU Students Were Scammed, Says State Department
Wednesday, November 9th, 2011
India West
Infosys’ H-1B visa misuse: US court denies arbitration in Palmer case
Thursday, November 10th, 2011
First Post
DOD Supply Chain: Preliminary Observations Indicate That Counterfeit Electronic Parts Can Be Found on Internet Purchasing Platforms
Wednesday, November 9th, 2011
defense-aerospace.com
Fifth conviction netted in visa fraud scheme, feds say
Tuesday, November 8th, 2011
The Orlando Sentinel
US limits troubled visa program
Monday, November 7th, 2011
Associated Press
Reflections on Immigration Enforcement and National Security
Tuesday, October 18th, 2011
Julie Myers Wood for the Penn State Law Center for Immigrants’ Rights
State mulls 1 office for immigrant licenses
Wednesday, October 19th, 2011
The New Mexican
Pleas Unheeded as Students’ U.S. Jobs Soured
Sunday, October 16th, 2011
The New York Times
San Diego Restaurateur Pleads Guilty in Undocumented Workers Case
Friday, October 14th, 2011
The New York Times
Julie Myers Wood Speaks at the The 9/11 Effect and its Legacy on U.S. Immigration Laws Symposium
Friday, September 16th, 2011
Immigrant licenses slowing in NM
Wednesday, September 14th, 2011
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lawmakers praise visa programs to attract foreign investors, entrepreneurs
Wednesday, September 14th, 2011
The Hill (DC)
Nationwide use of E-Verify goes before committee
Wednesday, September 14th, 2011
The Washington Times
ESCONDIDO: ICE audit forces EDCO to fire 50 undocumented workers
Wednesday, September 14th, 2011
North County Times
DeMint will prioritize viability and economic issues, not immigration, say S.C. GOP operatives
Wednesday, July 27th, 2011
The Washington Independent
License Access in New Mexico Is Heated Issue
Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011
The New York Times
DMV worker, others indicted in fake license scheme
Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011
The Fresno Bee
Immigration Audits Drive Illegal Workers Underground
Monday, August 15th, 2011
The Wall Street Journal
Man sentence for hiring illegal workers in Maine
Tuesday, August 2nd, 2011
boston.com
State lists IDs needed to comply with immigration law
Monday, August 1st, 2011
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Testimony before US Senate targets Infosys
Tuesday, July 26th, 2011
livemint.com
Farm owners plead guilty in immigration probe
Tuesday, June 28th, 2011
Associated Press
Misuse of US visas may be widespread
Friday, June 24th, 2011
livemint.com
Chipotle invests in immigration probe legal team
Monday, June 20th, 2011
Fast Casual.com
Chipotle brings in hired guns to defend hiring practices
Monday, June 20th, 2011
The Colorado Independent
Chipotle hires A-list lawyers for immigration probe
Friday, June 17th, 2011
Reuters
Government Going After Illegal Immigrants’ Employers
Thursday, June 16th, 2011
FOX Business
More 'Silent Raids' Over Immigration
Wednesday, June 15th, 2011
The Wall Street Journal
Infosys Served US Subpoena on B-1 Visas
Tuesday, May 24th, 2011
IDG News
Feds crack down on illegal immigration
Friday, May 27th, 2011
WOODTV
Driver's data may be used to check workers' status
Thursday, May 26th, 2011
Associated Press
A Crackdown on Employing Illegal Workers
Sunday, May 29th, 2011
The New York Times
Social Security numbers used in license scam
Monday, May 23rd, 2011
Associated Press
Improving Efficiency and Ensuring Justice in the Immigration Court System
Wednesday, May 18th, 2011
Statement of Julie Myers Wood Before the Committee on the Judiciary, United States Senate
Immigration crackdown raises identity-theft risk
Thursday, May 12th, 2011
Reuters
Immigration reform unlikely until after 2012 election
Friday, May 13th, 2011
NY Daily News
Cases Target Illegal Labor
Thursday, April 21st, 2011
The Wall Street Journal
San Jose: Social Security employee pleads guilty to illegally creating, selling cards
Thursday, April 21st, 2011
Contra Costa Times
U.S. lawmaker seeks probe into Infosys' visa norm violations
Friday, April 15th, 2011
Silicon India
USCIS Issues Final Rule on Employment Eligibility Verification Form
Thursday, April 14th, 2011
USCIS Press Release
Fast-Food Managers Accused Of Selling Stolen IDs
Thursday, April 14th, 2011
The Wall Street Journal
Ms. Wood to Speak at 8th Annual Immigration Law and Policy Conference
Wednesday, April 6th, 2011
US Dept. of Labor orders Md. school system to pay millions to mostly Filipino teachers
Monday, April 4th, 2011
The Washington Post
US Dept. of Labor orders Md. school system to pay millions to mostly Filipino teachers
Monday, April 4th, 2011
The Washington Post
Outsourcers Are Criticized on Visa Use
Thursday, March 31st, 2011
The New York Times
'Silent Raids' Squeeze Illegal Workers
Tuesday, March 29th, 2011
The Wall Street Journal
U.S. may strengthen identity verification system for workers
Monday, March 21st, 2011
The Washington Post
U.S. Launches E-Verify Self Check
Tuesday, March 22nd, 2011
Fox News Latino
Some immigrants, others can check own work status
Monday, March 21st, 2011
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Violent immigration fraud ring members indicted: officials
Thursday, February 24th, 2011
Reuters
UPDATE: ID Theft Ranks No. 1 On FTC Consumer Complaint List
Tuesday, March 8th, 2011
The Wall Street Journal
Chinese man held for exporting US military know-how
Tuesday, March 8th, 2011
Breitbart
Executive for Mississippi's Howard Industries Sentenced for Hiring Undocumented Immigrants
Thursday, March 3rd, 2011
Fox News Latino
More People Killed in Cuidad Juarez Than All of Afghanistan in 2010
Wednesday, March 2nd, 2011
Fox and Friends
As REAL ID looms, states revise driver's license laws
Friday, February 18th, 2011
Homeland Security Newswire
Feds Target Illegal Hires: Expanded Government Audits Force About 1,000 Firms to Verify Workers' Status
Thursday, February 17th, 2011
The Wall Street Journal
FIXES FOR E-VERIFY REQUIRE CONGRESSIONAL HELP
Tuesday, February 1st, 2011
Julie Myers Wood for Adfero Group
Republicans want a return to workplace immigration raids
Thursday, January 27th, 2011
Los Angeles Times
Crackdown on Illegal Workers Grows
Thursday, January 20th, 2011
The Wall Street Journal
E-Verify illegal-worker screening system has holes, report says
Saturday, January 15th, 2011
Orlando Sentinel
Real ID alive and kicking, report says
Thursday, January 13th, 2011
ComputerWorld
E-Verify use doubles in 2010
Friday, January 14th, 2011
Orlando Business Journal
ICE breaks up N.C. ties to network that creates false paperwork for immigrants
Monday, January 10th, 2011
McClatchy Newspapers
DOJ: Ore. forestry company unfairly fired worker
Thursday, December 30th, 2010
Associated Press
Bakery owner pleads guilty to hiring illegal immigrants
Tuesday, November 30th, 2010
Feds fine Abercrombie & Fitch $1M for immigration violations
Wednesday, September 29th, 2010
U.S. files new suit on Ariz. immigration issue
Tuesday, August 31st, 2010
Immigration Report Shows Continued DHS Enforcement Successes
Friday, August 20th, 2010
Immigration officials targeting criminals, employers of illegal immigrants
Friday, August 20th, 2010
Immigration raid at Fullerton factory leads to 43 arrests
Thursday, July 1st, 2010
E-Verify Gets Critical Improvements but Still Lacks Identity Verification
Wednesday, June 9th, 2010
NEW E-VERIFY REDESIGN REQUIRES ADDITIONAL TRAINING FOR E-VERIFY EMPLOYERS
Tuesday, June 8th, 2010
ICS Alert: DHS Announces Revised Permanent Resident Card
Monday, May 17th, 2010
No Greater Sacrifice Foundation Announces Partnership with Women in Homeland Security
Wednesday, April 21st, 2010
ICS President Julie Myers Wood highlights additional best practices every HR manager should know.
Friday, March 19th, 2010
17 arrests at meatpacking plant in Fremont, Neb.
Wednesday, March 17th, 2010
E-Verify: Best Practice? Yes. Failsafe? No.
Thursday, March 4th, 2010
E-Verify misses half of illegal workers
Monday, March 1st, 2010
Illegal Workers Slip by System
Thursday, February 25th, 2010
Upcoming 5th Annual Homeland Security Law Institute
Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010
Koch Foods fined $536,000 over immigration raid
Tuesday, February 16th, 2010
U.S. Export-Control Reform Gains Momentum
Friday, January 29th, 2010
Audit leads to mass firings
Friday, January 15th, 2010
4 admit to scamming U.S. visa system for seasonal workers
Sunday, January 3rd, 2010
US seeks fine from company in immigration case
Thursday, December 10th, 2009
ICS Audit Alert: What you need to know about the newly announced DHS audits targeting over 1,000 businesses.
Friday, November 20th, 2009
Arizona prosecutor files 1st employer sanctions case
Friday, November 20th, 2009
Immigration Officials to Audit 1,000 More Companies
Friday, November 20th, 2009
Secretary Napolitano, ICE Assistant Secretary Morton and USCIS Director Mayorkas Announce New Campaign to Recognize Employers Committed to Maintaining a Legal Workforce
Thursday, November 19th, 2009
U.S. Enforces Existing Sanctions on Iran
Sunday, October 4th, 2009
Mace General Counsel Sentenced to One Year of Probation
Thursday, September 17th, 2009
USCIS offers Additional Guidance for Federal Contractors
Tuesday, September 15th, 2009
Worker Status Checks to Start
Tuesday, September 8th, 2009
Federal Contractors E-Verify Timeline
Thursday, September 3rd, 2009
New E-Verify Requirement for Federal Contractors
Saturday, August 22nd, 2009
U.S. Intensifies Audits of Employers
Friday, August 21st, 2009
One Step Forward, Two Steps Back on Employment Verification
Thursday, July 23rd, 2009
ICS Compliance Services for Federal Contractors address Obama Administration Announcement
Thursday, July 9th, 2009
U.S. Targets Contractors Hiring Illegals
Thursday, July 9th, 2009
U.S. Shifts Strategy on Illicit Work by Immigrants: Publicly traded companies must issue notices of audits
Monday, July 6th, 2009
Audit Alert – What to do if you receive an ICE Notice of Inspection (NOI)
Wednesday, July 1st, 2009
ICE launches initiative to step-up audits of businesses’ employment records
Wednesday, July 1st, 2009
Federal Court Says Local Governments Can Penalize Those Hiring Illegal Immigrants
Monday, June 15th, 2009
Advice for E-Verify Employers
Monday, June 1st, 2009
By Julie Myers Wood
ICE Press Release: ICE-led investigation reveals $6 million scheme to employ illegal aliens in 14 states
Monday, June 1st, 2009
U.S. to Expand Immigration Checks to All Local Jails
Thursday, May 21st, 2009
Spencer S. Hsu
The ICEman Cometh
Monday, May 18th, 2009
Sue Reisinger
Worksite Enforcement Questions
Tuesday, May 12th, 2009
Julie Myers Wood
Immigration Agents to Turn Focus to Employers
Friday, May 1st, 2009
Ginger Thompson
Government going after companies hiring illegal workers
Friday, May 1st, 2009
Eileen Sullivan
Feds Seize Assets of Companies Suspected of Hiring Illegal Aliens
Tuesday, April 21st, 2009
Sue Reisinger
Delay in Immigration Raids May Signal Policy Change
Monday, March 30th, 2009
Spencer S. Hsu
U.S. Steps Up Wage-Law Enforcement
Wednesday, March 25th, 2009
Melanie Trottman
Federal agency turf feuds impede transnational drug violence efforts
Monday, March 23rd, 2009
Julie Myers Wood
Securing the Border Through Title 21 Authority
Tuesday, March 17th, 2009
Julie Myers Wood
Former ICE Chief Calls for E-Verify Reauthorization
Wednesday, February 25th, 2009
by Mickey McCarter
Indiana Senate Passes Immigration Reform Bill
Thursday, February 26th, 2009
Bill Ruthhart
Rapid Repat for California Prisons
Monday, February 16th, 2009
Julie Myers Wood
Immigration arrests at worksites increased in 2008
Thursday, February 12th, 2009
Testimony on E-Verify by: Julie Myers Wood
Wednesday, February 4th, 2009
Groups Aim To Protect U.S. Jobs in Stimulus Bill
Saturday, January 31st, 2009
Anti-illegal-immigration groups declare victory when the House's economic package passes with a provision to require employee verification.
Saturday, January 31st, 2009
Napolitano Pledges Shift in Immigration Focus
Friday, January 16th, 2009
Lou Dobbs interview with Julie Myers
Thursday, December 11th, 2008
Napolitano has built moderate immigration record
Saturday, December 6th, 2008
United States: Federal Contractors Required to Use E-Verify System Effective January 15, 2009
Thursday, November 19th, 2009
Napolitano Sketches Border Fix
Monday, December 1st, 2008
Mack case serves as wakeup call to employers
Sunday, November 30th, 2008
Exporters must read between the lines to avoid running afoul of export-control regulations
Monday, December 1st, 2008
Oil firm sidesteps sanctions on Iran
Sunday, December 7th, 2008