The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Aug. 19 published a proposed rule that would rescind the “no-match” regulation which requires a notice be sent to employers from DHS or the Social Security Administration (SSA) when an employee’s name does not match the Social Security number provided.
DHS first issued its final rule on the no-match procedures in August 2007, but a coalition of business groups, labor organizations and immigrant rights groups challenged the rule in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. As a result, an injunction was issued and SSA suspended the distribution of employer no-match letters until the lawsuit was resolved.
DHS July 8 announced its intention to rescind the rule, which was still blocked by the court and had not gone into effect. Instead, DHS will focus on enforcement efforts using E-Verify and other programs.
The comment period for the proposed rule is open until Sept. 18.
To read the proposed rule, click
here.
For more information, visit DHS’ website,
www.dhs.gov.