The ICE Audit Playbook: What to Do Before, During, and After a Notice of Inspection

230 to 5,200+, That’s the jump in ICE Notices of Inspection from 2024 to 2025. And with $8 billion allocated to hire 10,000 new auditors by 2029, enforcement is only accelerating.

The question isn’t if your organization will face scrutiny. It’s whether you’ll be ready when it happens.

• 76% of I-9 forms contain at least one error that could trigger penalties during an audit.
• 3 days. That’s all the time you have to produce I-9s, payroll records, and supporting documentation after receiving a Notice of Inspection.
• $2,861 per I-9 paperwork violation. $28,619 per worker for repeat knowing-hire violations. One employer recently faced $6.2 million in fines from a single audit.
• Industries under heightened scrutiny: Construction, hospitality, healthcare, manufacturing, agriculture, staffing.

Given the current political landscape and increasing scrutiny you’ll want to ensure you register for this upcoming webinar on January 27th, where we’ll break down exactly what you need to do to stay compliant before, during, and after an ICE notice of inspection happens.

What You’ll Learn

• How to conduct internal audits that demonstrate good faith—and can reduce penalties in settlement negotiations
• The most common I-9 errors ICE finds and how to correct them before they become costly violations
• What ICE actually requests when they issue a Notice of Inspection (hint: it’s more than just I-9s)
• The critical difference between an audit and a raid—and your rights in each scenario
• How to interpret the four types of post-audit notices and what each means for your organization
• Settlement strategies that work when violations are found

Who Should Attend

HR Directors and Compliance Officers who would be the first call if ICE showed up tomorrow. Talent Acquisition leaders responsible for onboarding. Business owners in high-scrutiny industries who can’t afford the disruption or the fines.

REGISTER FOR THIS FREE WEBINAR NOW

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