The U.S. Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement conduct audits to monitor employers’ compliance with Form I-9 obligations. Recently, the federal government has greatly increased Form I-9 audits, exposing more employers to fines and penalties for Form I-9 violations. This Compliance Overview provides employers with a broad overview of Form I-9 audits to help them comply with legal requirements and reduce the risk of costly civil and criminal penalties.
