Can an illegal alien filing for workman's comp be deported and/or employer get prosecuted

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   Allan Richardson

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   Answered February 02, 2013 02:51. A comp claim should not trigger deportation and there is no mechanism I know of for the comp system to report your employer to immigration.

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   Yolanda NavarretePro

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   Answered February 01, 2013 19:04. You should not be deported for asserting your rights.

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   George CorsonPro

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   Answered February 01, 2013 22:08. You can always get deported for being in America illegally, but the Government will not deport you for merely making a WC Claim if you are illegal. Get arrested for drug dealing or a violent crime, and you may be on a plane.

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