Immigration Law Compliance

Wilkes University is committed to employing only United States citizens and aliens who are authorized to work in the United States and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of citizenship or national origin.

In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (IRCA), each new employee, as a condition of employment, must complete the Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9 and present documentation establishing identity and employment eligibility prior to commencing employment. Supervisors and managers are expected to ensure that a new employee has complied with the IRCA employment requirements and has documented their employment eligibility with the Human Resources department.  Employees with questions or seeking more information on immigration law issues are encouraged to contact the Human Resources department

Effective Date: 02/01/2004
Reviewed: 12/2018