In the last two years the amount of fines that have been levied against American employers who have not complied with I-9 requirements have risen from .7 million to 7 million dollars. The amount of I-9 fines is expected to continue to rise as the number of company audits also continue to rise. Last year, ICE conducted audits on 2,740 companies, nearly twice as many as the previous year.
These I-9 audits have been brought against big and small companies alike, including clothing companies, farmers, factories, restaurants, and construction companies. If you are a company that is going willy nilly with your I-9 requirements – perk up now, or risk paying out big in the near future. Contact Gafner Law Firm to see whether your company is complying with its I-9 and other immigration enforcement requirements.