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DHS/USICE RIN: 1653-AA55 Publication ID: Fall 2008 
Title: A Voluntary Program To Reduce the Employment of Unauthorized Aliens, the ICE Mutual Agreement Between Government and Employers (IMAGE) 
Abstract: On July 26, 2006, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced a new initiative to help employers, through voluntary partnerships with the government, ensure they are employing a legal workforce. The ICE Mutual Agreement between Government and Employers (IMAGE) program is designed to foster cooperative relationships between government and business, strengthen hiring practices, and provide employers with additional means, above what is required by current law, to reduce the unlawful employment of aliens. The initiative also seeks to accomplish greater industry compliance and corporate due diligence through enhanced Federal training and employer education. The DHS U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (USICE) proposes to amend the regulations relating to the unlawful employment of aliens. The proposed rule states the requirements and application procedures for program participation, the program benefits, the circumstances under which employers may be terminated from the program, and a procedure for employers to appeal termination. IMAGE "best practice" guidelines, including participation in the Employment Eligibility Verification (E-Verify) program, a program that enables employers to verify through the Internet, the work authorization of employees. 
Agency: Department of Homeland Security(DHS)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Actions 
Major: Undetermined  Unfunded Mandates: Private Sector 
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 274a     (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)
Legal Authority: 5 USC 301    8 USC 1101    8 USC 1103    8 USC 1324a    8 CFR 2    EO 12989   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
Withdrawn  08/12/2008    
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined  Government Levels Affected: Undetermined 
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations  Federalism: Undetermined 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Related RINs: Related to 1653-AA50  Related Agencies: Common: DHS/USCIS; 
Agency Contact:
Atilla Akgun
Department of Homeland Security
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
500 12th Street SW.,
Washington, DC 20024
Phone:202 732-4240
Fax:202 732-4263
Email: atilla.akgun@dhs.gov