The I-9 and Immigration Compliance Workshop

WEBINAR

The I-9 and Immigration Compliance Workshop

Monday

January

1999

10:00 AM

(Eastern)

“Being raided and hit with criminal charges can debilitate business operations and result in long-term reputational damage. Criminal exposure can include prison terms of up to 10 years per count, fines of up to $500,000 per count and forfeiture of assets.”—Chris Thomas, immigration attorney

Comply confidently with I-9 and immigration compliance changes
If you think you’re in compliance with immigration policies, it’s time to check again. President Trump is cracking down on illegal immigration and implementing a program of mass deportation. The implications continue to rock companies across the U.S., and failing to comply can prove costly.

New initiatives include the aggressive pursuit of criminal penalties for employers who knowingly employ immigrants who are not lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids on workplaces have increased, and the attorney general has instructed federal prosecutors to treat immigration-related offenses as their investigative and charging priorities.

In addition, DHS officials have ramped up inspections of employer I-9 files. These Employment Eligibility Verification audits have increased tenfold since January. Often, ICE agents serving audit notices have arrested workers at the same time. That all amounts to a host of challenges for employers. Questions abound, and employers need answers in this fast-evolving situation.

On December 16, join immigration lawyer Chris Thomas as he gets you up to speed on this rapidly changing topic. Chris is often quoted in major media outlets like The Washington Post and The New York Times and business publications like Forbes. This online workshop is the ideal compliance training for anyone who handles I-9 forms and immigration issues.

Webinar Agenda

I-9 modernization updates. Review recent changes to I-9 processes, including remote verification, E-Verify and the increased scrutiny of electronic I-9 systems provided by outside vendors.

ICE visits and raid preparation. Know exactly what to do before ICE drops by, including spotting and fixing I-9 problems.

Correcting issues. Identify and address missing or incomplete Forms I-9 and other common issues.

Increased enforcement. Learn tactics to navigate the new ICE taskforces and Homeland Security’s I-9 audit quotas leading to dramatic increases in enforcement activity.

Avoid operational impacts. Discover steps that can be taken now to avoid the impact of losing your workforce in a sudden raid or I-9 audit.

Employer liability and joint employment. Explore government priorities around criminal prosecution of employers and a continued emphasis on joint employment with staffing agencies and contractors.

Answers to YOUR questions. In a recent webinar, numerous questions were asked of the presenter. Bring your unique questions and get all of them answered.

Fortify your I-9 compliance now to avoid fines and audits.

Act confidently on recent enforcement changes before they catch you off-guard.

Prepare for ICE visits so your company and employees are protected.

Meet Chris

Chris Thomas is a partner at Holland & Hart. With expertise maneuvering within the complex U.S. immigration process, he helps a wide range of companies secure employment-based immigrant and non-immigrant visas. He’s high on major newsroom contact lists and is often quoted in publications including The New York Times and The Washington Post regarding immigration issues. He also advises companies on developing successful training and compliance programs.

Chris Thomas in the press

“ICE sets quotas to deliver on immigration crackdown on employers”

"We are seeing audits at the usual suspects: hospitality, construction and food processing. And with the same frequency in red states as blue states.”

Washington Post

June 11, 2025

“Trump Targets Workplaces as Immigration Crackdown Widens”

“Employers do not appear to grasp the depth and breadth of options DOJ and DHS may have to bring enforcement actions. Though these agencies have shown restraint in the types of criminal cases they have brought in the past, employers should not make the mistake of assuming prior enforcement activity will serve as any indication of what may be coming.”

Forbes

May 19, 2025

“New DOJ Whistleblower Policy Bad News for Employers of Immigrants and H-1B Visa Holders”

“If you know you have undocumented workers, and you’re not severing ties with them at this stage, you’re in a position where they’re coming pretty soon. If you wait until they arrive on the scene it’s probably too late.”

New York Times

June 7, 2025

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