It always pays to be early—or does it? When it comes to employers and Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has been cracking down, according to Anita Sorensen of Foley & Lardner in a recent post.

She said employers should be focusing on completing the forms on time, which is difficult as they have a very short time frame in which to do so. However, while some employers are starting the process early—before an employee starts work—Sorensen warns this tactic can trigger other violations with ICE.

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