E-Verify and Immigration Policies

The video discusses the role of immigration in the U.S., focusing on the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA) of 1986. It highlights the anti-discrimination provisions protecting workers based on national origin and citizenship. Employers must verify employees' legal right to work using form I-9, with penalties for non-compliance. The video also covers the E-Verify system, a tool for employers to confirm work eligibility, emphasizing its importance in national security.

What has been a long-standing part of the United States' fabric?

• Education

• Agriculture

• Technology

• Immigration

What year was the Immigration Reform and Control Act passed?

• 2001

• 1990

• 1986

• 1964

Under the IRCA, what is prohibited for employers with four or more employees?

• Hiring employees without a college degree

• Using national origin or citizenship as a basis for employment decisions

• Providing paid leave

• Offering health insurance

What form must employees complete to verify their eligibility to work in the U.S.?

• Form I-9

• Form 1040

• Form 1099

• Form W-2

What is the maximum fine for each unauthorized worker on the third offense under IRCA?

• $3,200

• $10,000

• $1,000

• $16,000

What can result from a persistent pattern of violating IRCA?

• A warning letter

• A six-month prison sentence

• A reduction in fines

• A tax audit

What significant event increased the focus on national security and border control?

• The COVID-19 Pandemic

• The 2008 Financial Crisis

• 9/11

• The Great Recession

What is E-Verify?

• A student loan application

• A health insurance program

• An internet-based system to verify employment eligibility

• A tax filing system

Which two organizations' records does E-Verify compare employee information with?

• The Department of Labor and the Department of Justice

• The FBI and the CIA

• The IRS and the Department of Education

• The Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration

How many employers currently use the E-Verify system?

• Over 1,000,000

• Over 200,000

• Over 100,000

• Over 600,000