The Social Security Administration (SSA) quietly resumed issuing "no match" letters to employers and employees.  The letters are issued when the information provided to SSA with employee withholding does not match information in the SSA database.

What NOT to do if you get an SSA No Match Letter

First and foremost don't jump to any conclusions about an employee's immigration status.  The letter clearly states that this an SSA record keeping issue, not an immigration enforcement matter.  The SSA would like you to resolve the matter.  Often times it is as simple as a data entry error at the time the withholding information was submitted.

What to do if you get an SSA No Match Letter

Follow the directions in the letter which will spell out a steps you can take to correct any errors.

Document

Document the steps you take to resolve the issue.  At no time should you tie the SSA no match letter to immigration status.

I-9 Implications

Notwithstanding all of the above, this is an I-9 issue.  You can bet that if ICE hits you with an I-9 audit that they will ask for SSA no match letters and evidence of your actions upon receipt of the letter(s).

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