16: Rebecca Black: I-9 Compliance (and Consequences)

Published: July 18, 2014, 8:30 a.m.

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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.

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In this episode you will hear:

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  • The I-9 form can look deceptively simple
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  • How a business employing legal workers still received a $40k fine
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  • My own personal I-9 story
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  • How I-9 enforcement has stepped up since 9/11/01
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  • Types of verification documents accepted (A\\xa0or\\xa0B\\xa0and\\xa0C documents)
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  • Common mistakes made on the I-9 form
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  • Common \'red flags\' that USICS looks for
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Here are the government forms mentioned on this show.

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Rebecca also\\xa0shares with us:

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  • Best Business Advice:\\xa0Always check the most recent regulations
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  • Personal Success Habits:\\xa0Great work ethic coupled with a lot of energy
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  • Parting Thoughts:\\xa0She\\xa0encourages\\xa0support for Immigration reform and gives reasons why
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For a limited time, Rebecca is offering\\xa0a\\xa0free, 30 minute initial\\xa0consultation for anyone seeking her firm\'s immigration services. \\xa0To take advantage of this offer, please contact her through our show notes page linked below.

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http://USImmigrationPodcast.com/16

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