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What Triggers An I-9 Audit and How to Avoid One

On March 29, 2022 / I-9 Audit / Leave a comment

Immigration policies have been hotly debated in America for decades. However, since the passing of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 the Form I-9 has periodically changed, as have some of the requirements and rules, however, much has remained the same. Despite the long tenureRead more →

How Does A Modern Workforce Comply With I-9 Rules Developed in the 80s

On March 8, 2022 / I-9 Compliance / Leave a comment

Since the passing of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, the federal government has had mandates in place to help with verifying identification and employment authorization, but it leaves many employers wondering how a modern workforce can comply with I-9 rules developed in the 1980s,Read more →

Flexibility For Form I-9 Requirements Extended

On February 3, 2022 / I-9 Enforcement / Leave a comment

With the dawn of a new year, it is apparent that not everything changes, as the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in combination with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that flexibility for Form I-9 requirements will be extended even though they were originallyRead more →

Ten Tips for Preparing for an ICE Audit

On January 25, 2022 / ICE Audit / Leave a comment

Audits by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement are a normal occurrence, but employers who proactively abide by these top ten tips for an ICE audit do not have to live in fear of them. By reinforcing a consistent and proper hiring and Form I-9 procedure fromRead more →

Fines for I-9 Violations Increasing

On January 21, 2022 / I-9 Compliance / Leave a comment

In today’s world, conscientious employers are already paying close attention to how to be compliant with Form I-9 guidelines, but the success of their efforts is more important than ever with fines for I-9 violations increasing. In October 2021, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) made anRead more →

Audits and Compliance Laws Remain In Place As Worksite Immigration Raids Expected to Taper Off

On January 20, 2022 / I-9 Compliance, ICE Audit / Leave a comment

In mid-October 2021, the current Secretary of the Homeland Security, Alejandro Mayorkas, confirmed in a memo that the Feds are going to cease doing worksite immigration raids and focus on more effective strategies, policies and practices. However, with raids decreasing, audits and compliance laws remain in placeRead more →

Employment Authorization Extensions Announced

On January 4, 2022 / I-9 Compliance / Leave a comment

Employers have a lot of responsibility on a daily basis, and being aware of recent employment authorization extensions announced by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services in November of 2021 is important to be aware of. These changes affect primarily some H-4, E, and L nonimmigrant dependentRead more →

What Is A Form I-9 Audit

On September 14, 2021 / I-9 Compliance / Leave a comment

Employers have been required to comply with the Form I-9 practices set forth by the federal government since the 1986 Immigration Reform and Control Act was passed. What is new is that in recent years there has been an uptick in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement audits,Read more →

Top 6 Points Employers Can Get Wrong When It Comes to the Form I-9 and E-Verify

On August 27, 2021 / I-9 Compliance / Leave a comment

When it comes to new hires, there is no shortage of rules and regulations for employees and employers to comply with. This sentiment holds even more true when it comes to navigating the Form I-9 and E-Verify, but there are six top points employers can get wrongRead more →

Refugees Asylees and The Form I-9

On August 6, 2021 / I-9 Compliance / Leave a comment

Most employers are already familiar with the Form I-9 protocol as created by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, but it is key to stay abreast of changes to the process and the form itself in an effort to stay I-9 compliant. Some important changesRead more →