Show Notes
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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