J-1 Waivers

Harboring: Risks of Employer-Provided Housing in the Restaurant Industry

Employer-provided housing in the restaurant industry is a high-risk practice when undocumented workers are involved. The Abby’s Bakery conviction represents a clear signal from federal authorities: criminal liability – including jail time and heavy fines – awaits those who cross this line. 

Visitas y Operativos de HSI/ICE en el Lugar de Trabajo

Esta guía práctica explica cómo los empleadores en Estados Unidos pueden prepararse y responder correctamente ante auditorías, visitas o allanamientos de HSI/ICE relacionados con el cumplimiento del Formulario I-9, destacando pasos clave, derechos legales y buenas prácticas para proteger a la empresa y a los empleados.

DOJ Expands Corporate Enforcement to Include Immigration Violations

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has broadened its corporate enforcement efforts to include violations of federal immigration laws, with a heightened focus on those involving employment-based visa programs like the H-1B. This follows a policy update in May 2025 under the DOJ’s “Corporate Whistleblower Pilot Program,” which now encourages reporting of immigration-related corporate misconduct.