I call B.S. on this one.
Every prospective employee has to fill out and sign a Federal forrm I-9 that requires appropriate proof of citizenship or legal residency.
The types of documentation that are required for each are clearly spelled out.
I-9 Employment Eligibility VerificationINSTRUCTIONS: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9
And I believe the employer is fined like $100 per employee if they don’t have these in their files.