2025 Immigration Concerns, ICE Audits vs. Raids: What Employers Should Know & Prepare For!

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HRCI & SHRM Approved Webinar | Credit Hours = 1.0 CEUs

Overview:

In today's volatile enforcement landscape, it's not enough to simply fill out Form I-9s and hope for the best. Between shifting DHS priorities, proposed new rules, and high-profile raids making headlines, HR pros need a clear game plan—both for routine ICE audits and for the crisis mode of an on-site raid. In this 60-minute session, we'll break down the latest policy changes, unpack what really happens during an audit versus a raid, and give you a concrete roadmap for staying compliant (and keeping your people safe) no matter what comes next.

What will you Learn:

  • Overview of Immigration Policy Changes
    • What's new at DHS/ICE?
    • Recent I-9 inspection guidance and risk-based audit priorities
    • Use of E-Verify and what it would mean for employers
  • New Challenges for Employers
    • Paperwork pitfalls: common mistakes
    • The human side - balancing compliance with employee morale and privacy
  • Steps Employers Can Take Now
    • I-9 audit readiness
    • Training front-line managers
    • Building your rapid-response plan and knowing the difference between an audit and a raid
  • Legal Considerations and Risks
    • Penalties and fines
    • Attorney involvement
    • Litigation risks

Who should Attend:

  • HR leaders
  • Compliance officers
  • Office managers
  • Anyone responsible for –
    • I-9 completion
    • Record-keeping
    • Workplace investigations

SHRM -

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HRCI -

This webinar has been approved for 1.5 HR (General) re-certification credit hours toward California, GPHR, HRBP, HRMP, PHR, and SPHR recertification through the HR Certification Institute.

The use of this seal is not an endorsement by the HR Certification Institute of the quality of the activity. It means that this activity has met the HR Certification Institute’s criteria to be pre-approved for re-certification credit.

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Wendy Sellers
The HR Lady

Wendy Sellers “The HR Lady®,” is an HR consultant, conference speaker, educator, author, and podcast host specializing in attracting and retaining talent by educating and developing managers, business owners and employees too. Her approach will help revolutionize hiring and retention, hold your team accountable, deliver effective feedback, and elevate employee performance and behavior. 

With over 25 years of experience, Wendy has worked in many areas of HR, such as operations, downsizing, change management, corporate culture, coaching, training, education, and leadership development. She has served businesses of all sizes, from local startups to global enterprises. Wendy has worked in and across diverse industries, including healthcare, dental, professional services, technology, manufacturing, construction, engineering, non-profit, higher education (college & universities), federal contractors, public safety, and government agencies – to name a few.