I-9 Audits: Strengthening Your Immigration Compliance Strategies in 2025

Are you confident your organization is in full compliance with Federal immigration laws, or are you at risk of being assessed costly fines, or worse, for potential violations?
In an effort to control illegal immigration, in 1986 Congress passed the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA).  The IRCA was enacted to legalize approximately three million undocumented immigrants, while at the same time, attempting to deter future undocumented immigration.  In order to be in compliance with IRCA’s directives, all U.S. employers must complete a Form I-9 for each employee hired after November 6, 1986.
It is a violation of Federal immigration law for any employer to knowingly hire employees who are not authorized to work in the United States.  The Federal Form I-9: Employment Eligibility Verification, is used by employers as a record of their basis for determining eligibility of an employee to work in the U.S.  The form is maintained by the employer and made available upon request for inspection by officials of the Department of Homeland Security, The Department of Labor, and the Office of Special Counsel for Immigration-Related Unfair Employment Practices.  
The ability for employers to virtually review I9 supporting documentation ended on July 31, 2023.  Employers need to understand what they’ll need to do to move forward after the deadline.  Additionally, a new I9 form was issued on August 1st, 2023. 

• New Form I-9 was released August 1, 2023 & went into effect on November 1, 2023!
• Temporary final rule that increases the automatic extension period of employment authorization and/or Employment Authorization Document 
• Deadline for virtual inspections of I9 documentation ended July 31, 2023 – what happens next?
• What is Form I-9 and who must comply?
• I9 Documentation verification for remote workers 
• Exceptions for completing and retaining Forms I-9
• Employer and employee responsibilities when completing Form I-9
• Common Form I-9 errors
• Procedures for correcting errors & omissions
• Form I-9 retention rules
• Form I-9 Internal and External Audits
• Levels of violations
• Self-audits
• Immigration and Customs Enforcement Audits
• Inspection Notices  
• Consequences of non-compliance
• E-Verify system
• I-9 and E-Verify:  Know the differences
• E-Verify rules & procedures
• States with current E-Verify laws
• E-Verify self-audits:  Key steps

• New Form I-9 was released August 1, 2023 & went into effect on November 1, 2023!
• Temporary final rule that increases the automatic extension period of employment authorization and/or Employment Authorization Document 
• Deadline for virtual inspections of I9 documentation ended July 31, 2023 – what happens next?
• What is Form I-9 and who must comply?
• I9 Documentation verification for remote workers 
• Exceptions for completing and retaining Forms I-9
• Employer and employee responsibilities when completing Form I-9
• Common Form I-9 errors
• Procedures for correcting errors & omissions
• Form I-9 retention rules
• Form I-9 Internal and External Audits
• Levels of violations
• Self-audits
• Immigration and Customs Enforcement Audits
• Inspection Notices  
• Consequences of non-compliance
• E-Verify system
• I-9 and E-Verify:  Know the differences
• E-Verify rules & procedures
• States with current E-Verify laws
• E-Verify self-audits:  Key steps

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• Recruiting Professionals
• Managers & Supervisors
• Employees

Diane L. Dee, President and Founder of Advantage HR Consulting, LLC is a senior Human Resources professional with over 25 years of experience in the HR arena. Diane’s background includes experience in HR consulting, training, and administration in corporate, government, consulting, and pro bono environments.

Diane founded Advantage HR Consulting in early 2016. Under Diane’s leadership, Advantage HR Consulting provides comprehensive, cost-effective Human Resources solutions for small to mid-sized public and private firms in the greater Chicagoland area.  Diane also develops and conducts webinars on a wide variety of HR compliance and administrative topics for various training firms across the country.   Additionally, Diane is the author of multiple white papers addressing various HR compliance topics.

Diane holds a Master's Certificate in Human Resources from Cornell University’s School of Industrial and Labor Relations and has attained SPHR and SHRM-SCP certifications. Diane is a member of the National Association of Women Business Owners and the Society for Human Resource Management. Additionally, Diane performs pro bono work through the Taproot Foundation assisting non-profit clients by integrating their Human Resources goals with their corporate strategies.