How many mistakes are you making with your I-9 and E-Verify process RIGHT NOW? If you think "none," studies show you're likely way off.

For HR departments, the seemingly simple onboarding form and online immigration verification system are a minefield of potential costly errors. I-9 mistakes can cost your company anywhere from $2,000 to $20,000 in per-employee fines … and a major career black eye for you.

What's new? The I-9 and E-Verify processes changed dramatically in the past few months … "virtual verification" is now allowed … the list of acceptable I-9 documents changed … you have new flexibility in who can serve as an "authorized representative" … you must be using a brand-new I-9 form … and new changes to the E-Verify system are taking effect.

One thing hasn't changed: Federal audits of I-9s have skyrocketed in recent years (up more than 400%). HR departments often find out too late that mistakes have crept into their I-9 policies, triggering big fines and even criminal arrests. Just recently, a New York company was slapped with a $1.1 million fine for improperly completing forms for 600 employees.

On Friday, October 9, conduct a deep dive into your compliance by attending this special three-hour workshop to give you total confidence that your I-9 and E-Verify procedures comply with the all the new federal and state changes. You'll also have plenty of time to ask YOUR SPECIFIC QUESTIONS about your I-9 and E-Verify processes.

Join Kevin Lashus, a former ICE assistant chief counsel and one of America's top experts on employer immigration issues, to discover the legally smart steps to navigate this changing landscape and remain compliant in 2020 and beyond. You will discover:

• Everything you need to know to stay in I-9 compliance: changes to the form … storage rules … over (and under) documentation … reverification … document retention … remote verification … expired documents … timing … "no-match" letters … and more!
• How to survive the big I-9 crackdown – what ICE is looking for, and who's at risk
• How to complete I-9s remotely using the new COVID-19 rules
• How to handle E-Verify during the pandemic crisis – DHS is providing new flexibility!
• The potential I-9 and E-Verify landmines triggered by the growing patchwork of state and local regulations
• How to revise your own I-9 and E-Verify policies and procedures in light of all these new changes

Plus, you'll have the plenty of time to ask our expert presenter about your own tricky I-9 and E-Verify questions that can lead to simple (and costly) mistakes.

Remember, your only protection again serious financial penalties – and even criminal arrests – is strict compliance with all of these confusing and constantly changing rules.

On October 9, take time to learn how to keep your organization in compliance … and out of the headlines.

Sincerely,

Pat DiDomenico, Editorial Director
HR Specialist

P.S. Early Registration Bonus. The first 50 people to sign up will receive our Special Report, Verifying Employment Eligibility: Form I-9 Compliance, which explains the legally safe steps to complete an I-9, plus tips on document retention, the E-Verify program and answers to frequently asked immigration-law questions.

P.P.S. Extra Added Bonus. You'll also receive one month of members-only access to Premium Plus Online – our comprehensive electronic information service. Premium Plus Online features more than 10,000 HR articles, online compliance self-audits, over 100 forms and checklists, plus Ask the Attorney (responses to your employment law questions). So that you continue to benefit from Premium Plus, we'll continue your access automatically unless you tell us "no, thanks" – your choice.

P.P.P.S. We promise you'll be satisfied. If the I-9 & E-Verify Summit fails to meet your needs, we will instantly refund 100% of your tuition. Your course materials, early registration bonus and website access are yours to keep. No hassles, no questions asked.

About Your Speaker:

Kevin Lashus is a Partner in the Austin, Texas, office of FisherBroyles, LLP. He focuses his practice on corporate employment verification compliance and inbound business immigration. Mr. Lashus assists clients in developing employment authorization and immigration compliance systems – including full-scale or localized IMAGE and E-Verify implementation protocols. Kevin previously served as assistant chief counsel at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, where he advised special agents on immigration prosecutions and worksite enforcement actions. He is board certified in Immigration and Nationality Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.

Credit Hours:

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This program is valid for 3.00 PDCs for the SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP®.

Since this is a webinar, you and your entire staff can attend in the comfort of your office or conference room for one low price! You may include as many people as you wish while listening on a single phone line or computer. Contact us for multi-site discounts.