As of September 1, 2024, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has implemented substantial fine increases for even the most innocent Form I-9 violations. It is crucially important for your firm to have its Forms I-9 ship-shape, before DHS serves you with a Notice of Inspection. Not dotting an i or crossing a t can lead to federal monetary liabilities that could severely impact a company’s ability to operate, going forward. See table below :
I-9 Paperwork Violations: $281 to $2,789 per Form I-9
Knowingly Employing Unauthorized Alien (First Offense): $698 to $5,579 per violation
Knowingly Employing Unauthorized Alien (Second Offense): $5,579 to $13,946 per violation
Knowingly Employing Unauthorized Alien (Third or More Offense): $8,369 to $27,894 per violation
E-Verify Employers – Failure to Inform DHS of Continuing Employment Following Final Nonconfirmation: $973 to $1,942 per relevant individual employee.
I’m David with The Form I-9 Company, and I am currently in the middle of a major I-9 remediation project for a large roofing company, employing fewer than 1,000. We discovered and are remediating north of $1 million in potential federal monetary liability for that firm.
I lead a dedicated team of I-9/E-Verify specialists, with decades of experience in every facet of the I-9 universe.
I would like to do an I-9 compliance consultation for you at no cost, including suggesting corrective actions, if applicable.
I am of the opinion that ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) is gearing up for extensive new Form I-9 Inspections and audits; and because penalties for I-9 errors can be crippling, getting some “readiness” advice (at no cost) from an I-9 expert couldn’t hurt.
Especially if you’re using paper I-9s, this is a must-have service but even some electronic I-9 systems still pose compliance risks. If your electronic system is a “form-filler” (general pdf/Adobe) or advertises touch-pad or similar e-signature as a “wet signature”, then you might be at great risk of failing an I-9 inspection, if ICE were to visit.
If you’d like to schedule this no-cost phone consultation, contact us with your availability, or give me a call or shoot me an email, from my signature below.
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Kind Regards,
David Adams,
The Form I-9 Company
Form I-9 Compliance/Remediation Services
david@formi9.net
P: 325.238.5866