Ensuring Your Business Stays Compliant

Comprehensive Support for Compliance and I-9 Audits

At U.S. Immigration Law Group, we understand the importance of maintaining strict compliance with U.S. immigration laws. Our team of experienced attorneys is committed to helping businesses navigate the complexities of I-9 audits and other compliance requirements, safeguarding your company from potential legal challenges and penalties.

I-9 Compliance: Accurate and Timely Verification

The Form I-9 is a critical component of employment eligibility verification in the United States. Ensuring that your I-9 forms are properly completed and maintained is essential to staying compliant with federal regulations. Our attorneys provide thorough guidance to help you implement effective I-9 procedures.

  • Form I-9 Preparation and Review: We assist in the accurate completion of I-9 forms for all new hires, ensuring that your documentation meets all legal requirements.

  • Record keeping Compliance: Proper maintenance and storage of I-9 forms are crucial for compliance. We provide recommendations and best practices for record keeping to ensure your business is prepared for any potential audits.

I-9 Audits: Proactive Risk Management


I-9 audits conducted by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) can pose significant risks to your business if compliance issues are identified. There are civil and criminal penalties to the employer for knowingly hiring or continuing to employ an unauthorized worker. There are also fines for technical violations, such as incorrectly completing the I-9 form.


Our team offers comprehensive audit preparation and support to help you mitigate these risks.


  • Pre-Audit Assessments: We conduct thorough internal audits of your I-9 forms and procedures to identify and correct any compliance issues before an official audit occurs.

  • Audit Representation: If your business is selected for an ICE audit, we provide expert legal representation, managing all communications with authorities and working to resolve any compliance issues that may arise.

Form I-9 Inspections

Employers are generally provided with a Notice of Inspection at least three days before the inspection. However, officials may choose to use warrants and subpoenas to obtain the forms without providing three days’ notice. The officials typically choose where they will conduct the inspection, and employers must make Forms I-9 available upon request at the specified location.

 

At the time of an I-9 inspection, you must:

  • Retrieve and reproduce only the Form I-9 and supporting documentation specifically requested by the inspecting officer. Supporting documentation includes associated audit trails that show the actions performed during a given period of time.
  • Provide the inspecting officer with appropriate hardware and software, personnel, and documentation necessary to locate, retrieve, read, and reproduce the following: a) Any electronically stored Forms I-9, b) Any supporting documents and their associated audit trails, and c) Other data used to maintain the authenticity, integrity, and reliability of the records.
  • Provide the inspecting officer, if requested, any reasonably available or obtainable electronic summary file(s), such as spreadsheets, containing all of the information fields on all of the electronically stored Forms I-9.

 

Should your company receive an inspection notice from the Department of Homeland Security, the Office of Special Counsel, or the Department of Labor, please call our audit & compliance lawyers immediately.

Compliance and I-9 Audits: Ensuring Legal Integrity

Compliance with immigration laws is vital to the success and security of your business. Our attorneys are experts in conducting thorough I-9 audits and ensuring that your company adheres to all federal requirements.


  • I-9 Audits: We provide comprehensive I-9 audit services to verify that your business is fully compliant with employment eligibility verification regulations, helping you avoid costly penalties.

  • E-Verify Assistance: For companies participating in E-Verify, we offer guidance and support to ensure accurate and timely verification of employee work authorization.

Our Process

  1. Initial Consultation: We begin with a detailed consultation to assess your current compliance practices and identify areas of risk.

  2. Internal Audit: Our team conducts a thorough internal audit of your I-9 forms and employment verification procedures, identifying and addressing any compliance gaps.

  3. Compliance Implementation: We help you implement robust I-9 and E-Verify procedures to ensure ongoing compliance with federal regulations.

  4. Audit Preparation and Representation: If your business faces an I-9 audit, we provide full legal representation and manage all communications with ICE to protect your interests.

  5. Ongoing Compliance Support: We offer continuous support to help you maintain compliance, including regular reviews of your I-9 procedures and E-Verify account management.
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