Immigration
Immigration is a heated political topic and a complex legal matter. Attorney Chad B. McKay has more than 20 years of experience in immigration law, and he will work with you to fulfill your immigration needs. Follow the links below for more information.
Me llamo Chad B. McKay, y soy un abogado de inmigración. Si Ud, su familia o si su negocio, tiene problemas o preguntas acerca de la ley de inmigración, llámenos para una consulta.
Ciudadania Y Residencia Permanente
Law Enforcement and Immigration in Utah
State and local police are required to verify the immigration status of anyone arrested for a class A, B or C misdemeanor or a felony, or of anyone whom an officer has a reasonable suspicion of being in the U.S. illegally.
It is a state criminal offense to transport or harbor an illegal alien.
Police may arrest those for whom there is a reasonable suspicion of being in the U.S. illegally without a warrant.
As part of the 287(g) Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) ACCESS Program, Washington County Sheriff’s Office and Weber County Sheriff’s Office cooperate with federal authorities in enforcing federal immigration law.
Under a federal program called “Secure Communities,” all arrestees are fingerprinted and run through a federal database which checks their criminal record and immigration status.
Employment & Immigration Status
Undocumented immigrants may be lawfully employed as part of Utah’s guest worker program, which lacks many of the labor protections afforded to citizens and legal residents.
Also, refer to federal employment eligibility verification rules and the requirements for Form I-9.
Utah Immigration E-Verify Requirements
All public employers, public contractors and public subcontractors are required to use E-Verify.
All private employers with more than 15 employees must use E-Verify (companies using legal guest workers are exempt from this requirement).
Driver’s License/ID Immigration Requirements
Undocumented immigrants are eligible for a Utah driver’s license or non-driver ID.
Public Benefits Restrictions
Under federal law, illegal immigrants are prohibited from receiving most public benefits. However, they are allowed to receive emergency services, health care and other programs that have been deemed “necessary to protect life and safety.”
Education Checks
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Voting ID Rules
Either a valid and current identification document with a photo or two forms of ID bearing the name of the voter and evidence that the voter resides in the precinct.
Housing Ordinances and Immigration
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Other Immigration Rules
Under Utah’s limited “resident immigrant” program, U.S. citizens in Utah may sponsor foreign nationals currently living abroad who wish to live in the state. This immigration program will be implemented from July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2018.
Know Your Rights Immigration Booklet
More information about Immigration to Utah.