Category Archives: Immigration Compliance

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Reentry Risks for Green Card Holders After Extended Travel Abroad

By Meri S. Ponist |

Why Extended Travel Can Trigger Reentry Problems Lawful permanent residents often assume that a green card guarantees uncomplicated travel. In many situations, international travel is routine and uneventful. But when a permanent resident remains outside the United States for an extended period, reentry can become far more legally complicated than expected. Customs and Border… Read More »

Ice Police Agent - officer of Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Close-up of POLICE ICE marking on the back of a stab proof vest worn by a trio of police officers at the scene of immigrant incident.

ICE Notices of Inspection: First 72 Hours of an Employer Response

By Meri S. Ponist |

Why the First 72 Hours Matter For employers, an ICE Notice of Inspection is one of the most disruptive compliance events that can arrive without warning. Whether the company has ten employees or several hundred, the first 72 hours after service of the notice are critical. Decisions made in that early window can shape… Read More »