Tag: Department of Homeland Security

Obama, DHS 2010 Budgets Hint at Immigration Priorities

By Michigan Employment Law Letter Jun 26, 2009 HR Hero Line

Updated: Jun 26, 2009

by Jesse Goldstein The White House and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently released their proposed budgets for fiscal year (FY) 2010. Both budgets contain discussions of immigration-related priorities, offering a glimpse of what the new administration may choose to pursue this year. Even though he is obviously facing several domestic economic challenges, […]

Penalties Increase for Certain Immigration Violations

By Georgia Employment Law Letter Mar 28, 2008 HR Hero Line

Updated: Mar 28, 2008

Employers, beware: You will soon face increased monetary penalties if you violate certain immigration laws. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the U.S. Attorney General have issued a rule that adjusts for inflation the civil monetary penalties they assess or enforce under the Immigration and Nationality Act. This is the first increase in the […]