Preparing for an ICE audit

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is the enforcement arm of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.  As part of its mission, ICE routinely issues a Notice of Inspection alerting business owners that it will be auditing the employer’s Forms I-9 and other hiring records to determine whether they are in compliance with immigration law.  

In addition to a Form I-9 audit, ICE may conduct a worksite enforcement action at a business location. These actions may seek not only company Forms I-9 and other records, but officials also may intend to arrest unlawful employees at the business site. 

Our law firm partner, Jackson Lewis P.C. has prepared a high-level guide including tips on how to prepare for an audit and what to do in the event of an ICE enforcement action. 

Review the guide here.