Employers are being blamed for the millions of illegal immigrants in the US. How could these have employers known whether an applicant was illegal or not? Do they receive information about an applicant’s citizenship status from his/her background checks and info from the INS or USCIS on the basis of the applicant’s social security number? How can employers get a hold of all this information? I’m trying to understand whether they knowingly hired illegal immigrants. Thanks.
132060
They are supposed to get identification from people they hire.  I have never gotten a job where they did not want to see a driver's license or something.
287951
Fake documents.   For all the talk about illegal immigration, the government doesn't do much about stolen/fake social security numbers.  I once worked a job that required SSNs for registration.   We once tied the same social security number to a dozen people, all but one of whom had a hispanic name.   They have very good forgeries of SSN cards, and probably can get good forgeries of other necessary docs for a drivers license.
138066
I think that you go after the employer, you arrest them and put them in jail for a significant time and you fine the hell out of them. I have a formula for this. \n\nNO JOBS = NO WORK = NO ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS.
592327
You can pay to get the information from some web sites, but if you don't want to do that just include letter of explanation in the application.  If you do go the pay route and the information does not come up you might not want to disclose the information.  It's up to you because if they find out by some other means or agency you will not be hired or you will be let go when they do find out.  There are many different levels of background checks that employers do.  Think it over.
159612
There is no agency or bureau that compiles employment information.  There are companies that can be hired to do employment verification and history checks on employees for a fee.  Laborchex...
114047
Listen up people and listen good. Illegal immigrants are not "draining the system" or "taking advantage" of the system!\n\nThe US Economy benefits from immigrants illegal or not! Why because the business's that hires them knows that the papers they have are fake but, they hire them anyways. These places use fake social security numbers and then takes taxes out the the illegal immigrants pay. Taxes help out America. \n\nIn turn, the illegal immigrants buy goods and services in this country which of course helps out the GNP. Also, Illegal immigrants and legal immigrants CANNOT even qualify for public assistance because they are not citizens. Illegal immigrants don't want to apply or use public resources because they don't want to get caught and deported. \n\nThose of you idiots out there who believe other wise need to get your heads out of your ass. Stop watching Fox News or CNN as your sole source of information and stop being a minon of the right wing. Left wingers also have to step off their high horse that laws need to be enforced and also realize that their are problems with illegal immigrants too. Some of them are scum that run drugs and committ crime and these people need to be deported or locked up.\n\nImmigrants legal or not made America a great country and immigrants work the jobs that most Amercian born or immigrants who have been here awhile would refuse to do. \nDon't be an idiot and scape-goat all immigrants as evil that will consume America. Our own greed and the selfish rich ass holes that are in the White House are the ones fucking up this country not illegal immigrants.
238102
Nope. I wouldn't know an illegal from South America either. I assume people are legal, unless I am told by them that they aren't. And they're not volunteering the information.
605267
Basically they can have your identity, especially financially. \nSome examples of what they can do : \n\n1. Take out a loan in your name (especially online) \n2.  Open a credit card in your name \n3.  Get a job in your name ( increasingly used by illegal immigrants)\n4.  Access your already existing accounts and records \n\nSo it's really important to be careful and not let anyone have your social security number.  A good precaution is not to keep your social security card in your purse.  This is because, if your purse is stolen not only do they have your SS number but also your ID and any other information they would need to commit identity theft. \nIf someone already has your social security number, act as quickly as possible.   Contact the government for help and also order a credit report to see if any accounts have been opened.   Free credits are available for US citizens 3 times per year.   This can be done online. \n\nIf someone ever does obtain your social security number, this is a great site for help: \nhttp://www.usdoj.gov/criminal/fraud/idtheft.html#What%20Can%20I%20Do%20About%20Identity%20Theft
664956
if  they  would  check  out  the  social   security  numbers   these   illegals   are  stealing,  that  would   stop  a  lot  of  it.  you  can   bet   your   white   ass,  if  you  went   in   with  a   fake   number   they  would   check  you  out  and   have   you   arrested.and   if  your  white  and   american  you   cant   get   any  thing   any  way.all  you  can  do   is   pay   for   it.
220086
Times ago-the companies who could not find help in there area paid. I work for such a company. They flew them in and housed them and worked them. Believe it or not it worked for all.! They didn't get citizenship but they did get money for their work-and no one complained because it didn't hurt those here-which now on drain of programs it does. They were not entitle to other programs while living here or working here. I guess than we had sense.
190955
that's what happens when you go to prison. I would say lie to them. Most companies don't do background checks, unless you are dealing with a lot of money. look at it this way, if you tell the truth, nothing bad happens, you just don't get the job, but if you lie, nothing bad happens, you just have a little better chance of getting a job. I would suggest you move to New Mexico, Arizona or Texas, they hire alot of illegal aliens, and most companies here don't do background checks. I would also suggest you go to a schoolof some kind, most employers would look around it if you have some education under your belt.
594053
It's not a matter of not knowing, it's not being interested. I, personally, tracked down the person who stole my identity to obtain all kinds of consumer goods and even surgery using my information and nobody pursued it at all. Since then, I've met at least ten people whose identities have been stolen by illegal immigrants or people with ties to terrorists and they all had the same experience with the police not even caring to make a report or follow through. Our information is being stolen with a blind-eye approval from the government.
524259
Are illegal immigrants not human just like everyone else. Do they not deserve the same rights. There are certain privelages that we recieve as residents of the US. And more as citizens, that illegal immigrants do not get. To a point this is how it should be. But there are situations when the goverment acts unfairly towards those who, even though they are here illegaly, deserve the same rights that everyone else gets. For example, what about those people that have grown up here, not having legal status, speak the language, have gone to school here, but can not get financial aid because of their status. They had no choice to be here, there parents brought them since they were very young. Would they not deserve the same rights. And many people will answer, that they need to get their residency, however half of these people dont know the process to which you have to submit to even be considered for residency. Its not as simple as many people think, and often times you are still forced to leave the country while your application is being considered. I hope this makes sense, if not and your really intrested in more information, ask an immigration lawyer. They will be able to help with your questions.
311215
As far as taxes, it mostly depends on the employer.  Obviously, most employers retain payroll taxes and send them directly to the government.  The only difference in using a fake SS number is that the worker will never get to claim the social security benefits that he paid.  And someone who doesn't file a tax return simply won't get his refund.  Sen. McCain on the Senate floor today (5/18/06) estimated that illegal workers pay about $8 billion/year in taxes.\n\nAs far as "under the table" jobs where the employer doesn't do payroll taxes properly, Americans who do those jobs also tend not to pay taxes on the money either.  So it's more about the employers and the jobs than about immigrants.
270531
I have done research on this and the two questions that are allowable by law are:\n\n1) Verify dates of employment\n\n2) Is this individual eligible to be rehired? \n\nHowever, there are many ways to get the information needed. Everyone knows someone who knows someone, and it goes on and on. If you fudge on numbers on your resume', job history, or on an application, it can be verified and then you are seen as a risk due to being dishonest. It's always best to answer honestly!
129685
Do some research!\n\nLess than 1/10th of 1% of illegal immigrants pay taxes.\n\nThe Social Security Card (fake) only enables them to be employed. \n\nYes, to the employer, they claim many "exemptions" - so they have less taken out of their paycheck.\n\nThey learn all about this from those who give them the fake cards.\n\nBut most, simply get "cash" payment from unscrupulous employers, who don't want to pay "matching funds." Same thing holds true for those who "sub-contract" and give them a form 1099 at the end of the year. The 1099 is ignored by the so-called sub-contractor, and the employer if later contacted by IRS, holds up a paper showing a sub-contract agreement. (also bogus). \n\nDoubt seriously many employers who go the sub-contract route, even have to pony up to the IRS.
671263
I would need more info. like what was he in custody for. If he was here illegally he was probably deported. If he has ties to any terrorist activity he is probably being held for interrogation somewhere. If it is for some other reason the FBI is not obligated to release the information to the public. I think your hands are tied until the person gets in touch with you.