February 13, 2007

ICE SELECTS CHARTER "IMAGE" COMPANIES

As reported on July 26, 2006, by GT (link to http://www.gtlaw.com/practices/immigration/news/2006/07/26c.htm) the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) created a best practices initiatives entitled, “ICE Mutual Agreement between Government and Employers” or "IMAGE," to partner with U.S. employers in strengthening a legal workforce. Last week ICE finally moved forward with IMAGE by selecting the charter companies without any fanfare or press releases. The initial nine companies are:

• General Dynamics
   
• NAFTZ (National Assoc of Foreign Trade Zones)
   
• Atlas Pallet Company
   
• COLCON Corp
   
• System Painters and Drywall
   
• Colorado Structures
   
• Staff Management
   
• Hitch Enterprises
   
• Aluminum Precision Products

GT will keep you updated on this program and recent ICE actions.