As you all know, you must complete an I-9 for all new hires. And, as of last May, you should be using the most recent I-9 form. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Immigration Customs and Enforcement (ICE) takes I-9’s very seriously and while I-9s are not difficult to complete, the penalties for not having them completed properly can be significant. If ICE decides to audit you, you will first [...]
With everything else going on this Spring, employers may have forgotten that they need to start using the new Form I-9. You can find a copy of the new Form I-9 here. This new form, which was published in January, 2020, went into effect on May 1, 2020 and employers should not use the older versions from this point on. Below are some answers to questions we’ve been receiving about [...]
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is responsible for enforcing U.S. immigration laws, including auditing how employers are completing I-9 forms. ICE conducted nearly 6,000 I-9 audits in 2018, nearly five times more than in 2017. It’s time you get ready for an ICE audit by auditing your own I-9 policies and procedures. Below are some proactive steps to prepare for an ICE audit. Confirm you have I-9s for Every Employee [...]
