Compliance & Training
I-9 COMPLIANCE PROGRAM
We offer ongoing consulting services, I-9 audit/review services, in-house training, and comprehensive compliance oversight.
WHY DOES COMPLIANCE MATTER?
The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires every employer to verify the employment eligibility of all workers, citizens and non-citizens alike, through Form I-9. Failing to follow these procedures can result in serious consequences, including significant fines and potential criminal charges.
PENALTIES FOR NON-COMPLIANCE
IRCA reinforces employers' legal obligation to verify their employees' work eligibility and emphasizes the need for fair and equitable treatment in the hiring process.
IRCA legislation established sanctions against employers who engage in discriminatory hiring practices based on an individual's national origin or immigration status.
Compliance with IRCA is crucial to avoid legal consequences, safeguard a company's reputation, and promote ethical and lawful employment practices in the corporate world.
Noncompliance with proper hiring rules can result in the termination of an organization’s ability operate as well as other potential legal and financial consequences.
HOW WE CAN HELP
Trainings
We provide practical training sessions for HR teams, hiring managers, and internal staff responsible for completing or reviewing Form I-9.
Our trainings cover:
Proper completion of Form I-9
Acceptable identity and work authorization documents
Avoiding discrimination and common compliance mistakes
Understanding E-Verify requirements (when applicable)
Handling reverification and document expiration
Updates and changes including impacts of litigation
Handling worksite enforcement visits
Preparing for and handling Notices of Inspection
Policy Drafting
Clear internal policies are essential to maintaining consistent I-9 compliance.
We assist organizations by drafting or updating:
I-9 process and compliance policies
Standard operating procedures for hiring teams
Document retention policies
Reverification procedures
Internal compliance guidelines
Worksite visit and enforcement policies
Audits
Our team conducts internal I-9 audits to identify errors before they become government penalties.
During an audit, we:
Review existing I-9 forms
Identify missing information and process gaps
Flag technical and substantive errors
Provide correction guidance following legal standards
Review digital I-9 form softwares/platforms for meeting requirements
This proactive review helps companies mitigate risk and prepare for potential government inspections.
Document Organization
Proper document management is critical for compliance and fast response during inspections.
We help companies:
Organize I-9 forms and supporting documentation
Identify and select secure digital or physical filing systems
Separate active and terminated employee records
Ensure retention timelines are properly followed
Create efficient retrieval process in case of audits
Compliance
Reviews
Compliance is not a one-time event. Our ongoing reviews ensure your processes stay aligned with regulatory requirements.
Our compliance reviews include:
Periodic I-9 process assessments
Updates based on regulatory changes
Process improvement recommendations
Risk mitigation strategies
Ongoing support for HR teams
This continuous oversight helps businesses maintain long-term compliance and avoid costly penalties.