Washington State Continues to Issue Licenses to Illegal Immigrants
The recent decision by the Department of Homeland Security to delay the compliance date for Real ID Act to May 2011 (http://www.govtech.com/gt/735010?topic=117688) has highlighted the fact that Washington State does not require proof of legal residency when issue driver's licenses. KNDO News reports that Washington is one of only four states that does not require proof of legal status.
See the report here: http://www.kndo.com/Global/story.asp?S=11720475
The Washington State policy underscores the need for security contractors and all employers in Washington State to conduct thorough background investigations on all potential employees to make sure that they are legally qualified to work in the US.
Reliant Security monitors the latest industry trends and changes in the legal environment in order to provide our customers with the information needed to adhere to current best practices.
Sincerely, Matthew Cooper, CPP VP Reliant Security