May 12, 2026|Teleseminars
On March 16, 2026, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement updated their I-9 inspection fact sheet without making any public announcement about this change.
Errors on form I-9 which were previously “technical errors” such as missing last name; date of birth etc. which employers would have had 10 days to rectify, are now “substantive errors” with no chance to rectify AND subject to higher fines per form!
DATE: June 23, 2026
TIME: 12pm to 1pm Pacific Time
WHERE: ZOOM
WHY ATTEND?: 2025 I-9 Fine Data and Trends
- Ramped-Up Enforcement: The second Trump administration has accelerated, with some reports suggesting employer investigations are up over 30%.
- Significant Penalties: A single, high-profile case in early 2025 resulted in a $6.18 million fine against a Denver company for I-9 violations and employing unauthorized workers.
- Increased Penalty Ranges (Effective Jan 2025):
- Paperwork Violations: Substantive violations range from $288 to $2,861 per form.
- Knowingly Employing Unauthorized Workers: Penalties range from $716 to $5,724 for a first offense, escalating to over $28,619 per violation for subsequent offenses.
- Targeted Industries: Critical infrastructure sectors—such as food processing, manufacturing, and logistics—are primary targets.
- Focus on Substantive Errors: ICE is focusing on “substantive” errors that cannot be corrected, including missed signatures, missing forms, and failure to properly complete remote document inspections.
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