The event signifies the exceptional progress the company has made toward combatting the efforts of undocumented workers to obtain employment through fraudulent means, while ensuring legal and stable employment opportunities for thousands of American employees.
"Today is an exciting day for JBS and serves as recognition of the considerable time, effort and financial resources we have invested in creating a top-flight workforce compliance culture," stated Don Jackson, President and CEO, JBS USA Holdings. "It is also a testament to the tremendous commitment of our 65,000 employees, without whom this opportunity would not have been possible. Through our voluntary partnership with the government, it is my expectation that we will continue to raise the bar for compliance in our industry and beyond, and remain worthy of the status that IMAGE partnership confers."
JBS, through its certification into the IMAGE program, publicly
demonstrates its commitment to meeting and exceeding best industry practices for workforce compliance, while providing equal employment opportunities to eligible employees without regard to race or ethnic origin. The IMAGE program is an excellent example of a public-private partnership that, through government commitment and industry participation, will help strengthen the American workforce.
About IMAGE
IMAGE offers a formal membership certification program, which focuses on exceptional employers that have the ability to effect change within their industry or region. These employers also serve as an example and role model in the business community while highlighting the importance and viability of immigration compliance. Program participants will be deemed IMAGE certified upon enrollment and completion of IMAGE membership requirements. 
-- JBS USA news release
