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Immigration Reform and Control Act

 
It is unlawful for employers to hire, recruit or refer for a fee, or continue to employ illegal immigrants under the terms of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (IRCA), and as subsequently amended.1 In addition to the above, the IRCA also requires employers to follow an employment eligibility verification procedure for every newly hired employee. Employment Eligibility Verification. Employers must verify on a form provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) that the individual hired is not an unauthorized alien. The IRCA specifically outlines the types of documents employers may accept as evidence of employment Login to read more.

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