THE INS ON THE NEW LAW

These are several general recommendations that the Immigration and Naturalization Serv i ce has asked employers to consider at this time, pending further information during the next six months:

Be alert for compliance information from the government during the six-month education period.

State intention to hire only legal workers.

Inform all newly hired employees that when guidelines are received they must provide proof of work eligibility.

Do not discharge present employees or refuse to hire new employees based on foreign appearance or language.

Assist applicants for legal status under the legalization or agricultural worker programs who request summaries of employment history to help prove their residence.

These are INS recommendations for potential applicants for legalization, pending further information during the next six months: Watch and listen to English and non-English newspapers, radio and TV for information on applying for legalization.

Do not call INS now. No applications will be accepted by legalization centers until May 5, 1987.

Watch and listen for information on calling local voluntary agencies, such as a church or local community or ethnic group or an attorney for information or assistance in applying for legalization. INS will certify organizations authorized to provide assistance.

Begin compiling documents and other information that will help prove your continuous residence in the U.S. since before Jan. 1, 1982. These could include: employment-related, utility payment, tax, school or medical records and rent receipts.

Do not attempt to prove residence by false documents. Documentation will be checked closely. Fraud could result in penalties including ineligibility for legalization, deportation, fines and imprisonment.

Legalization can only be granted by INS. Beware of persons charging fees and promising that they can obtain legalization.