Nov 18 2009
e-verify requirements
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South Carolina Office of Immigrant Worker Compliance
Office of Immigrant Worker Compliance
Post Office Box 11329
Columbia, SC 29211-1329
(803) 896-2606
FAX: (803) 896-4393
South Carolina Illegal Immigration Reform Act
Illegal Aliens and Private Employment Law Now in Effect for Employers Who Employ 100 or More Workers
Effective July 1, 2009, South Carolina businesses that employ 100 or more workers must verify the legal status of new employees and remove from their payrolls any worker who is not legally in the United States and authorized to work . The requirements are a part of the South Carolina Illegal Immigration Reform Act that became effective on June 2, 2008.
Beginning July 1, 2009, all businesses in South Carolina are imputed a South Carolina employment license which permits an employer to hire employees. The imputed employment license remains in effect as long as the business abides by the law.
Employers who employ less than 100 workers have until July 1, 2010 to fully comply with the law.
The South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation will investigate complaints and conduct audits of employers to assure compliance with the law. Complaints must be signed and in writing. Complaints against employers who employ less than 100 workers can not be accepted until July 1, 2010. Click here to access a complaint form (pdf).
Verification Requirements
In addition to completing and maintaining the federal employment eligibility verification form, more commonly known as the Form I-9, all South Carolina employers must within five days after employing a new employee:
1. Verify the employee’s work authorization through the E-Verify federal work authorization program administered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security; or
2. Verify that the employee possesses a valid South Carolina driver’s license or identification card issued by the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles; is eligible to obtain a South Carolina driver’s license or identification card; or possesses a valid driver’s license or identification card from another state whose qualification requirements are as strict as those of the state of South Carolina.
The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles has determined that drivers’ licenses or identification cards issued by the following states are acceptable: AK, AZ, CT, FL, GA, ID, IN, KS, KY, ME (credentials issued after 11/15/08), MA, MI, MO, MT, NH, NJ, NC, PA, RI, TX, VA, WV and WI. For the most current list, visit the DMV web site at: www.scdmvonline.com.
For information on E-Verify, and to register for the program, go to the E-Verify web site.
Compliance Dates
Compliance with verification requirements begins July 1, 2009 for private employers who employ 100 or more employees. For private employers who employ less than 100 employees, the compliance date is July 1, 2010.
Penalties
The South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation must: (1) notify the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement of suspected unauthorized aliens employed by a private employer; (2) notify state and local law enforcement agencies responsible for enforcing state immigration laws, and; (3) assess penalties for violations of the Act. For violations of the procedures for verifying worker eligibility, a private employer can be assessed a civil penalty of not less than $100 and not more than $1,000 for each violation. Upon the first violation, the employer can avoid assessment of a penalty if within 72 hours of notification of a violation the employer complies with the verification provisions. An employer who knowingly or intentionally hires an unauthorized alien faces suspension or revocation of the employer’s imputed license. During the time that the license is suspended or revoked, the employer cannot employ any employees.
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Nov 18, 2009 @ 18:52:49
We think that today’s administration under President Obama or previous political parties had a goal of enforcing our immigration laws. But corrupt politicians intervened on behalf of the open border fanatics and special interest lobbyists. As with E-Verify that has become a spotlighted enforcement law, because it was originally nearly tabled by Sen. Harry Reid (D-NV) and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA). But public uproar caused them to forcibly change their decisions and fully fund E-Verify for another 3 years. WITHOUT PUBLIC SUPPORT THEY WOULD NOT HAVE CAVED-IN? Right now it is the–ONLY–true enforcement tool implemented, but it is only as good–IF–business owners are forced to use it. Even though hundreds of thousands of companies have now decided to apply it, yet it is not MANDATORY? It is up to the discretion of employers? In a few states Representatives have introduced it into law, as with the fed’s issuing an ultimatum that all contractors/subcontractors must use E-Verify. Remember E-Verify does not need buses for deportation? Those here will self-deport. It will take time, but without access to jobs–THEY EVENTUALLY WILL LEAVE. THEY CALL IT “ATTRITION?”
Justifiably bloggers should be either criticized for their anti-sovereignty stand, or praised for informing the unaware public of the taxpayers money needed to fund a 2009-2010 Comprehensive Immigration Reform. Rewarding the millions already illegally squatting here, with the costs to support families, children and those kin who will come here through sponsorship. THEN THE MILLIONS MORE WHO HAVE HEARD THE CALL FOR AMNESTY AND RUSH TO GET HERE FROM POOR NATIONS, BEFORE THE NEW LAW MATERIALIZES?
House Judiciary Committee’s Ranking Member Lamar Smith (R-Texas) wrote an op-ed for the Washington Times today He stated that the Washington Times had slammed the Obama Administration for hardened enforcement. While the opposite reaction came from the open border advocates saying there was too much enforcement. However Rep. Smith determined the opposite? This is his statement:-
* Rescinding of the “no-match” rule that prevents the Social Security Administration from contacting employers when a new hires name and social security number don’t match their records. “Without this protection, many employers will continue to employ individuals they know are illegal and are taking jobs that should go to citizens and legal residents,” Smith said.
* Repeal of REAL ID in lieu of PASS ID, which makes it easier for illegal aliens to obtain a driver’s license. “This makes it easier for illegal immigrants to stay in the country. And it can provide terrorists with a legitimate ID – as we saw with the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorists, who between them obtained 30 driver’s licenses and ID cards,” Smith said.
* Lack of funding for an airport biometric exit system that is part of a DHS proposal to monitor when foreign visitors leave the country. “40 percent of all 12 million to 20 million illegal immigrants in the United States entered the country legally but overstayed their visas. This program will show who did not leave the country when they should have,” Smith said.
* Restricted the 287(g) program by limiting the ways local law enforcement officials can help federal immigration enforcement officials.
* No funding for border fence, which was required by the Secure Fence Act of 2006.
* Signing the CHIP bill making it easier for illegal aliens to get health care.
* Reduced work site enforcement by shifting the focus away from the illegal workers and onto the businesses that hire them.
* Allow states to provide in-state tuition to illegal aliens even though it violate federal law.
Reading the Washington Times indicates to me, that they are pro illegal immigration, that is not in the American workers interest. They have consistently reacted to any enforcement of laws. They are obviously adverse to any immigration restriction, as the majority of the national press have indicated to us. Unlike the rural media who do not condone DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano’s rush to OVERPOPULATION through another BLANKET AMNESTY? Grade your Senator of Congressman/Woman on NUMBERSUSA website. Call them and reprimand them for approving another AMNESTY or anything else at 202-224-3121. The people of America have been blindsided to long and must become more involved. We all no by now we cannot trust our government anymore to do the right thing for all of us. To survive we must fight back or financially–SINK. Washington is truly a corrupt place, where taxpayers money is the bargaining chip. Read all at JUDICIAL WATCH, CAPSWEB, ALIPAC, AMERICAN PATROL & THE DARK SIDE OF ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION.