On September 30, 2013, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) ends its fiscal year. As we look back on 2013 we will see that Immigration Customs and Enforcement (ICE), the principle investigative arm of DHS, continues to focus on employer compliance. According to reports, ICE audited over 3,000 businesses in 2012. How does that compare to prior years? In 2007, ICE conducted 250 workplace compliance audits, 2008 that number doubled to 503. In 2009 the amount of I-9 audits more than doubled to 1,444, 2000 in 2010 and 2,496 in 2011. From fiscal years 2009 to 2012, the total amount of fines grew to nearly $13 million from $1 million. Statistics released by ICE in July 2012 reveal that overall $87.9 Million in fines have been imposed on employers for violations. In 2012 there were 520 criminal arrests tied to worksite enforcement investigations. Criminal charges range from harboring to knowingly hiring illegal aliens. Statistics for 2013 are expected to be ...
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