I-9 Form: 2017 Changes:Internal I-9 Audits

In this 60 minute webinar, immigration attorney Bruce Buchanan will review changes in the I-9 form which became effective in January and September of 2017. Employers need to understand the new I-9 form in order to avoid paperwork violations. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) imposes costly penalties for these mistakes. And the cost of violations has recently doubled. Additionally, Mr. Buchanan will teach employers how to conduct an internal I-9 audit, including how to correct errors on I-9 forms. He will also discuss the need for an effective Immigration Compliance Policy for your organization.

Agenda

I.    Changes in I-9 Form

1. The new I-9 form
2. 2017 changes in Section 1 of the I-9 form
3. 2017 changes in Section 2 of the I-9 form

II.    Impact of the New Higher Penalties on I-9 violations

1. Doubling of I-9 Penalties
2. Example of Impact of New Penalties

III.  Internal I-9 Audit

1. Importance of internal self-audits;
2. How to conduct a self-audit
3. How to correct the errors on the I-9 form;
4. Importance of an Immigration Compliance Policy.
5. Key terms that should be in your Immigration Compliance Policy

Faculty
Bruce E. Buchanan is a founding partner of Sebelist Buchanan Law with offices in Nashville and Atlanta. He represents employers in all aspects of immigration law, with a special emphasis on employer immigration compliance. Mr. Buchanan received his law degree from the Vanderbilt University School of Law in 1982. Thereafter he worked for the federal government and was an Adjunct Law Professor. Mr. Buchanan has been in private practice since 2003. He has just authored a book for HR professionals, I-9 and E-Verify Handbook. Additionally, he writes a blog on employer immigration compliance at www.EmployerImmigration.com and is a regular contributor on similar issues for HR Professionals Magazine.