Are you confident your organization is in full compliance with Federal immigration laws, or at risk for costly fines and violations? For many employers, Form I‑9 compliance is one of the most overlooked — and most dangerous — areas of workplace compliance. Federal immigration enforcement has intensified, and ICE Notices of Inspection now come with a strict three‑business‑day deadline to produce I‑9 forms.

External audits reveal staggering error rates — 76% of paper I‑9s contain at least one fine‑able error. Missing signatures, incomplete reverifications, outdated forms, remote hire mistakes, improper document review, and inconsistent retention practices expose organizations to liability. Civil penalties can reach tens of thousands of dollars per violation, while patterns of noncompliance may trigger expanded investigations, reputational damage, and even criminal scrutiny.

Course Objectives:

• What is Form I‑9 and who must comply
• Employer and employee responsibilities
• Exceptions for completing and retaining I‑9s
• Common errors and updated violation categories
• Correcting errors & omissions
• Employment authorization extensions
• Electronic signatures in the I‑9 process
• Remote worker verification procedures
• Retention rules
• Internal and external audits
• ICE enforcement audits and timelines
• Inspection notices & consequences of non‑compliance
• E‑Verify rules and procedures

Why Attend: Completing, storing, and disposing of I‑9s is daunting. With immigration enforcement rising, the risk of audit is higher than ever. This session helps employers identify risks, avoid costly errors, and build a defensible compliance program.

Who Will Benefit:

Senior leadership, HR directors, compliance professionals, operations managers, recruiters, supervisors, and employees.