Now the new I-9 Form has been in place in 2024, it is time to learn how the new changes have made the I-9 form correction process have impacted Employers and professionals on how they make corrections. As a former external auditor hired by DHS, to review over 7,000 I-9 forms and make corrections, it is critical to review your I-9 forms now as the new I-9 forms have been effective since mid-2023.
As E-Verify continues to make their NextGen program a push for 2024, they predict that the error rate on the I-9 form will be reduced because the errors made by Employers have been most of the reason for the error rate. Since the NextGen Program is a proposal, we have to wait to see if the error rate changes with the launching of the NextGen Program.
So what should employers do now as they mitigate their I-9 correction process and conduct internal audits? They should conduct their internal/external audits based on the current changes made to the current I-9 form. DHS has established what the errors are for 2024 and it is easy to be complacent but, audits will be pending soon. As immigration remains at the centre of national attention, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is not just stepping up its enforcement efforts at the border they are increasing their efforts by auditing Employers for potential I-9 form violations.
Although the I-9 document appears like a simple document, more than 72% of Employers have I-9 Documents with errors;
Anyone can make a claim or complaint and it does not even have to be true. Additionally, now the regulatory agencies are communicating more than ever before. Research has proven that most complaints come from disgruntled employees and others come from audits of targeted industries.
Join us to understand how to fill I-9 form, how to correct it, and audit it. Learn what the best practices to follow to save your company from unnecessary violations.
