Department of Labor (Wage and Hour Audits) and USCIS (FDNS) Audits and Investigations
Our firm assists U.S. employers nationwide by conducting internal audits to identify immigration violations, minimize the potential liability for past violations, as well as provide training and development programs to avoid future problems. We have successfully represented and defended U.S. employers during and after government audits and investigations, and have substantially reduced financial liabilities owed to the government.
I-9 Audits
We assist U.S. employers of all sizes to develop comprehensive and customized immigration compliance programs. Our firm provides outsourced I-9 services including I-9 policy review and consulting, transition procedures, training sessions, new hire procedures, reminders and warning mechanisms, and audits. We also provide advice and counsel to employers regarding E-Verify issues.
Mergers, Acquisitions and Corporate Restructuring
Special challenges are presented for U.S. employers when there is a corporate change. Different notification and amendment rules apply to foreign workers in various nonimmigrant visas such as H-1B, L-1, TN, E-1, E-2, E-3, O-1, and F-1 STEM OPT, or even those in the process of obtaining U.S. permanent residence. Our firm assists employers with due diligence procedures to address immigration related consequences of corporate reorganizations, restructuring, names changes, etc., to ensure the smoothest transition possible.