Mr. Chairman. that a system for verification of the identity of Job applicants that will demonstrate the Individuals legal entitlement to work and that is secure and forgeryproof is essential. As the resolution on immigration recently adopted by our Executive Council stated. "The legislation we seek must enable employers to ascertain in simple fashion the eligibility for employment of those they hire. and It must ensure that employers cannot use these sanctions as an excuse not to hire legal resident aliens or citizens who "look foreign." The bill goes far toward meeting those criteria. particularly through its requirement that within three years the President is to take any and all steps necessary to render the verification system truly secure. But with regard to these provisions. too. we believe the bill falls somewhat short. The exemption of employers of three or fewer employees cannot be justified.
Identified stereotypes
Employers might discriminate against legal residents or citizens who "look foreign."