I-9 and Immigration Enforcement Bootcamp: Employer Best Practices & Compliance 2017

Topics

• Introduction to E-Verify, including issues for Federal contractors
• I-9 Basics and Overview
• I-9 Program "Health Check"
• Electronic I-9 Systems
• Intro to ICE I-9 Audits
• DOWNLOAD BROCHURE
• Office of Special Counsel Best Practices
• Advanced Issues in I-9 Program Management
• How to conduct a self-audit of your I-9s and I-9 practices
• Up-to-date requirements for Form I-9 compliance
• Best practices for filling out the I-9
• Common I-9 completion mistakes to avoid
• Form I-9 re-verification requirements for non-U.S. citizens and non-permanent residents
• Legally acceptable ways to verify workers’ documentation
• How to handle I-9s for returning workers
• How to avoid legal trouble with re-verification requests
• Tips for copying and storing I-9s
• How to complete I-9s for new employees using automatically extended employment authorization documents (EADs)
• Electronic I-9s
• Whether you should photocopy workers’ supporting documentation
• The most common recordkeeping errors to avoid so you’re not under ICE scrutiny and subject to hefty fines
• When it is safe to purge old I-9s
• How to legally walk the line between being vigilant about having workers produce sufficient documentation to back up their assertions that they can legally work here and not overstepping by requesting too much or impermissible information
• Best practices for ensuring that you’re not unknowingly hiring or employing workers not authorized to work in the United States, and what not to do when placing ads seeking employees
• Strategies for ensuring your organization is prepared in the event of an ICE audit

Who should Attend

• Human Resources VP/Director/Manager/Specialist
• General Counsel/Assoc. General Counsel
• Compliance Officer
• Talent Acquisition VP/Director/Manager
• Document Management In-charge
• In-House Counsel
• Record Keeping Professionals