Preparing for an ICE Form I-9 Audit

Webinar Info:

Time: TUESDAY | JULY 21, 2020 | 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM ET

Presenter: Thomas Mathew and Patricia A. Bollman

Overview: This webinar will discuss the mechanics of an I-9 audit by ICE for an employer using either paper Forms I-9, electronic I-9 systems or both. It will also discuss what practices employers should have in place in order to be in the best position to defend a Notice of Inspection(NOI).

The Immigration and Nationality Act (“INA”) requires all employers to complete a Form I-9 for every employee hired after November 6, 1986. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (“ICE”) conducts audits of an employer’s Form I-9s by serving the employer with a Notice of Inspection (“NOI”). ICE conducts random audits of businesses of all sizes and in all industries. The number of I-9 audits conducted by ICE has gone up substantially each Fiscal Year for the past few years. For each Form I-9 that has an error, ICE will access a fine of up to $2,292, and, fines can be higher if ICE believes the employer knowingly hired an employee who was not authorized to work in the United States.

 

Most employers audited by ICE have a substantial number of errors which can quickly escalate into tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars in fines. Employers generally have no advance warning that they will be the subject of an NOI. Under the law, Forms I-9 responsive to an NOI must be provided to ICE by the employer within 72 hours. ICE will also request numerous other documents in addition to the Forms I-9. A NOI is the start of a federal investigation of a business’s Form I-9s by a law enforcement agency, ICE. This is a serious matter for any company. In addition to substantial fines, these investigations can result in debarment from future federal contracts, bad publicity for a business and loss of future business opportunities. Join Patricia Bollman, Immigration Lawyer from The Kullman Firm, and Thomas Mathew, Senior Director of EMP Trust HR as they help you plan and prepare for I-9 Audits by ICE.

 

This webinar will discuss the mechanics of an I-9 audit by ICE for an employer using either paper Forms I-9, electronic I-9 systems or both. It will also discuss what practices employers should have in place in order to be in the best position to defend a Notice of Inspection(NOI). Finally, this webinar will discuss tips for defending your company in the event it finds itself the subject of an NOI.

 

  • Understand the ICE Inspection Process
  • Prepare for required documentation during an Audit
  • Learn Best practices to mitigate risks and comply with USCIS requirements
Webinar Participants:

Thomas Mathew

Emp Trust HR

 

Thomas Mathew, Director at EMP Trust, has over 10 Years of managerial and technical expertise designing HR solutions. He is responsible for business development and works closely with customers to understand their needs. He has vast knowledge and experience in the HR domain, and core expertise of HR compliance requirements for new hires with in-depth knowledge about US Federal, State & County laws, regulations, and notices including Form I-9, DHS E-Verify and the latest trends.

Patricia A. Bollman

Member of Immigration Lawyers Association

 

Bollman is a 1986 graduate of Tulane University School of Law. For over thirty years Ms. Bollman has practiced primarily in the area of immigration and nationality law. A significant portion of Ms. Bollman’s immigration law practice is in the area of employment-based immigration matters. Ms. Bollman has developed an expertise in I-9 compliance issues and regularly conducts I-9 training seminars, which she teaches to HR and Personnel staff for business of all sizes and industries.

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