Immigration Policy in Tampa, FL (2026)
1 verified immigration policy rules for Tampa, Florida, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
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E-Verify Mandates
Florida Statute 448.095 (2023) requires every Tampa private employer with 25 or more employees to use the federal E-Verify system for all new hires. Failure to comply can suspend business licenses and trigger 1,000 dollar daily fines.
Florida E-Verify Mandate Applies in Tampa
Heavy RestrictionsFla. Stat. § 448.095(2)
448.095 Employment eligibility. — [...] (2) EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATION. — (a) An employer shall verify each new employee's employment eligibility within 3 business days after the first day that the new employee begins working for pay as required under 8 C.F.R. s. 274a. (b)1. A public agency shall use the E-Verify system to verify a new employee's employment eligibility as required under paragraph ...
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