On July 26, the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced a new initiative and best business practices to help employers ensure they are hiring a legal workforce through voluntary partnerships with the government. Called the ICE Mutual Agreement between Government and Employers (IMAGE), the program is designed to build cooperative relationships between government and businesses to reinforce hiring practices and reduce the unlawful employment of illegal aliens. The initiative also seeks to achieve greater compliance and due diligence through federal training and education of employers.
Under this program, ICE will coordinate with companies representing a broad cross section of industries so these firms may serve as charter members of IMAGE and liaisons to the larger business community. As part of this program, businesses must also adhere to a series of best practices including the use of the Basic Pilot Employment Verification Program, administered by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
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Find out ICE’s best practices by clicking HERE.