Lessons Learned from the Trenches: Seven Proven Strategies for Fixing Your I-9 Problems
Employers across the U.S. have witnessed a significant increase in Form I-9 enforcement. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has dramatically increased the number of worksite investigations and I-9 audits by 300 to 750 percent, while emphasizing that all employers (regardless of size or industry) must take their I-9 responsibilities seriously. This session provides the latest I-9 news and updates, while exploring ICE's overall worksite policy initiatives for 2020 and beyond.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the latest developments in I-9 and E-Verify guidance from the various government agencies.
- Learn how to evaluate and assess potential I-9 compliance risk based on the government's current rules relating to substantive and procedural violations and recent cases involving Form I-9 compliance penalties.
- Develop policies and procedures to conduct an internal Form I-9 self-audit from start to finish in a consistent and non-discriminatory manner.
John Fay

John Fay is an attorney and technologist with a deep applied knowledge of business immigration, I-9 compliance and E-Verify rules and procedures. During his twenty-plus year career, John has advised corporations, educational institutions, and individuals on a variety of U.S. immigration and I-9 issues. At the same time, he has also been uniquely involved in information technology, having designed several immigration and I-9 management software applications.
As Director of Product Strategy at Equifax, John provides strategic leadership and direction in the development and support of Form I-9, E-Verify, and immigration case management software solutions.
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