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OCAHO Portal

The Office of the Chief Administrative Hearing Officer (OCAHO) hears three types of cases:

(1) Knowingly hiring, recruiting or referring unauthorized noncitizens, not verifying employment eligibility, or requiring indemnity bonds from employees;
(2) Immigration-related unfair employment practices; and
(3) Immigration-related document fraud.

Decisions on cases are made by Administrative Law Judges (ALJs). The ALJs may impose sanctions and penalties, issue cease and desist orders, award attorney’s fees, and/or award back pay.