Archive for February 22, 2008

ATTY GENERAL ANNOUNCES HIGHER FINES AGAINST EMPLOYERS FOR IMMIGRATION VIOLATIONS

According to a US Department of Justice  Press Release:  “Attorney General Michael B. Mukasey today announced higher civil fines against employers who violate federal immigration laws. The announcement was made in a joint briefing today with Secretary of Homeland Security Michael Chertoff about newly enacted border security reforms put in place by the Departments of Justice and Homeland Security. Under the new rule, which was approved by Attorney General Mukasey and Secretary Chertoff, civil fines will increase by as much as $5,000. The new rule will take effect on March 27, 2008, and will be published in the Federal Register early next week.”

USCIS TO OFFER FREE CIVICS AND CITIZENSHIP TOOLKIT TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT SERVE IMMIGRANTS

According to a USCIS News Release, the organization will be offering free civics and citizenship toolkits to organizations that serve immigrants.

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