September 24, 2007

DHS and ICE Acknowledge the Temporary Restraining Order on No-Match Letters

In a recent update to their official website, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) acknowledged the Temporary Restraining Order which prohibits the DHS from mailing notices to employers regarding “no match” Social Security numbers. U.S. District Judge Maxine M. Chesney issued the restraining order on August 31, 2007. The restraining order stands until October 1, 2007, when another federal judge will consider whether to grant a permanent injunction.

For the full details, please visit: http://faq.ice.gov/cgi-bin/ice_faq.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=20&p_created=1181787580.

Employers should also visit the following site to review frequently asked questions regarding the no-match letters: http://www.ice.gov/partners/safeharbor/index.htm.