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The immigration system is a complex web of policies, procedures, and roadblocks, but the results of a successful journey are well worth the challenges.

At The Fleischer Law Firm LLC, we have counseled and represented individuals, families, and businesses since 1973, helping to:

Because we have spent the last four decades exclusively practicing immigration, we provide comprehensive solutions for a wide range of matters.

No matter what challenge you face, we are ready to stand by your side. Call (513) 880-9969 or reach out to us online to get started on your case with a free consultation*.

Employer I-9 Compliance

Employers are faced with the often contradictory goals of avoiding:

  • Civil rights action stemming from illegal discrimination against foreign-born or foreign-looking employees; and
  • Criminal sanctions for using undocumented workers either as employees or employees of subcontractors.

Therefore, an employer must have a comprehensive policy on fulfilling verification requirements for workers on its job sites. Our attorneys at The Fleischer Law Firm LLC can help you devise a failsafe policy and protect yourself from future issues.

Here are just a few tips for employer I-9 compliance:

  • Perform quarterly or annual self-audits.
  • Supervisors and management must be trained in the law of documenting workers and the responsibility of completing the I-9’s. Every employer should have an explicit policy prohibiting the use of undocumented workers, and such notices should be prominently placed on every job site.
  • Subcontractors must be put on notice and sign off on a policy that requires properly documented workers. Following the highly publicized case of Wal-Mart when the company settled an $11 million fine in 2005 with ICE, Wal-Mart not only requires a signed agreement with subcontractors, but also requires the certification of an immigration practitioner as to the subcontractors’ I-9 practices. While this may be more than what smaller employers typically do, it obviously provides an extra layer of protection for the employer. In extreme cases, a prospective subcontractor should provide your company with a letter from an attorney who has recently audited that subcontractor’s files.
  • The employer must train management and supervisors to use common sense and, according to the circumstances, attend to the suspected use of undocumented workers by a subcontractor. This does not mean an employer must interrogate every subcontractor employee. However, the subcontractor’s failure to address the employment authorization of its workers when suspicious circumstances arise can result in the subcontractor’s termination. This duty may also extend to situations involving highly skilled contractors when an employer has reason to believe that the contractor’s employees are not in the United States on the correct visa.
  • Employers should consult with immigration counsel if they have any questions or need clarification. The stakes are now much higher than they used to be. These times call for the highest standards of conduct, and employers should use particular caution in subcontractor settings.

Call (513) 880-9969 or reach out to us online to get started on your case with a free consultation*.

*Given the volume of inquiries the Firm receives, the Firm cannot guaranty it will consult with every possible client or evaluate every potential client’s matter. Moreover, a case evaluation or case consultation does not mean the Firm will provide a potential client with actual legal advice on a matter and does not create an attorney-client relationship. A free consultation or free evaluation is intended to enable the Firm to understand the nature of a potential client’s matter and to inform the potential client if the Firm will consider representing the potential client in connection with the matter. Before the Firm can provide legal advice to any person or entity, and before an attorney-client relationship is formed, the Firm must have a signed fee agreement with a client setting forth the Firm’s scope of representation and the fees that will be charged.

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  • Over 40 Years of Experience in Immigration Law
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    This is Dorcas from Ghana.  We love to get photos and feedback from our clients! She is now a US citizen based  on her hard work and good moral character. 

    "Today was awesome. I am finally a citizen thanks to you!"

Applying for Asylum

Any individual who is physically present in the United States, irrespective of status, may receive asylum in the exercise of discretion, provided that they timely file an application and qualify as a refugee (INA §101(a)(42)(A) and INA §208). The applicant has the burden of proving that they are statutorily eligible for asylum under 8 CFR §208.13(207).

The applicant meets the definition of a refugee if they prove that they are unable or unwilling to return to (or avail themselves of the protection of) their country of origin because of persecution or a well-founded fear of persecution.

This persecution must be country-wide and on account of:

  • Race
  • Religion
  • Nationality
  • Membership in any particular social group
  • Political opinion

The applicant must establish a “reasonable possibility” of persecution in their country of nationality. If they demonstrate past persecution, they create a formidable presumption that they have a well-founded fear of persecution. They also must demonstrate the following eligibility factors.

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