Overview
In this webinar, you will learn how to properly navigate Form I-9, E-Verify, and Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) — including correct verification procedures, how to fix errors, and how to stay audit-ready. Although Form I-9 applies to every employee, even small mistakes can create major compliance risks. And while E-Verify adds an extra layer of certainty, it can also introduce confusion.
This session will help HR and compliance professionals understand the latest updates, avoid common pitfalls, and effectively manage EADs. You’ll also learn practical methods for conducting internal I-9 audits to correct issues early and reduce the risk of penalties or enforcement actions. With new rules and alternative verification options now available, clear knowledge of what procedures are allowed — and when — is essential to protecting your organization.
Areas Covered
- Brief Introduction to I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification Compliance
· Purpose of I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification Process
· Laws surrounding Employment Verification
· Laws surrounding Discrimination
· Background and introduction of E-Verify
1. Background to Employment Authorization Documents
· What are Employment Authorization Documents and when can they be used?
· Common immigration classifications and where Employment Authorization Documents are necessary
· EAD Best practices and resources for tricky cases
2. Updates to I-9 and EADs in 2025
· Increased government enforcement efforts, including ICE and FDNS site visits
· TPS, Parole, and the constantly changing landscape for certain temporary workers
· E-Verify Expansions and Updates
3. I-9 Audits—Internal
· Legal requirements for conducting internal I-9 audit
· Practical tips on timing and goals
· How to conduct an internal audit
· Example I-9s—issue spotting
· Sample method for conducting internal I-9 audit and brief walkthrough of I-9 audit
4. I-9 Audits—External
· What is an ICE audit, and what does it look like
· What are the penalties that can be assessed against a company or an individual, both civil and criminal
· Recent trends
