What is a “Good Faith” compliance defense? In the context of an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) audit, “Good Faith” is a legal standard where an employer demonstrates they have made every reasonable effort to comply with Form I-9 regulations. Under the Schumer Amendment and related 2026 DHS guidelines, proving Good Faith can lead to […]
On March 16, 2026, ICE reclassified more than ten previously correctable Form I-9 errors as substantive violations — eliminating the 10-day correction window, with Notices of Inspection now running roughly 10× their 2024 pace. Our free Form I-9 Internal Self-Audit Checklist (2026 Edition) walks your team through every section, risk level, and checkpoint so you can find and fix issues before an official inspection.
Don’t wait for a Notice of Inspection to learn where you stand.
