On February 5, 2010, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) issued a Final Rule (“Final Rule”) that significantly expands the information sharing program of Section 314(a) of the USA Patriot Act (the “314(a) Rule”) and allows certain foreign law enforcement agencies as well as State and local law enforcement agencies (investigating terrorist activities or money […]
USCIS’ Realignment of Its Organizational Structure Reflects Prioritization of Fraud Detection
On January 11, 2010, in a statement made by U.S. Citizenship Immigration Services’ (“USCIS”) Director, Alejandro N. Mayorkas, it was announced that USCIS has realigned its organizational structure in order to reflect its new emphasis on the agency’s critical responsibilities regarding fraud detection. One of the most significant changes is the creation of a Fraud […]
USCIS Announces Expansion of Administrative Site Visits And Verification Programs
In U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ (“USCIS”) response to a letter sent by U.S. Senator Charles Grassley inquiring about aspects of the H-1B visa program and USCIS’ efforts to combat fraud in the program, USCIS announced that, among other measures, it plans to expand its Administrative Site Visit and Verification Program (“ASVVP”) up to 25,000 […]
ICE Announces 1,000 New Workplace Audits
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced the issuance of Notices of Inspection (NOIs) to 1,000 employers across the U.S. whose businesses are connected to public safety and national security on November 19, 2009. The NOIs alert business owners that ICE will audit their hiring records to determine compliance with employment eligibility verification laws. Specifically, […]
FTC Extends “Red Flag Rule” Enforcement Deadline
Today, at the last minute, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) announced that it will delay enforcement of the new “Red Flags Rule” of the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act of 2003 (the “Regulations”) until August 1, 2009. This extension of which is to give creditors and financial institutions more time to develop and implement […]
