06.30.26 Webinar: I-9 Immigration Compliance
McNees Wallace & Nurick | Published on 6/30/2026
Changes to I9 enforcement could Spell big trouble for employers
I-9s have been a requirement for employees since 1986 and the advent of the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA). The form I-9 ensures employers have verified an employee’s identity and authorization to work. Up until this point employers were generally given some leeway when an investigator found minor errors on a form I-9. Gone are the days when ICE allowed employers 10 days to cure minor violations.
Under ICE’s new enforcement policy, even minor violations are subject to immediate fines, ranging from $288 to $2,861 per form. The new rules reclassify 11 categories of formerly technical violations to substantive violations. Errors created by your Human Resources System are now also substantive violations. This presentation will address what employers should know to help derail the freight train that is ICE enforcement.
Important Links:
Handbook for Employers M-274 | USCIS
E-Verify Link for Employer Enrollment
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