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ICE I-9 Audits & Crackdowns on the Rise: What You Need to Know

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The Messner Reeves immigration law team provides an important update on the increase in ICE I-9 audit activity in the United States.

Establishing a knowledgeable team to manage Form I-9 processing and recordkeeping is essential for protecting your business and employees while ensuring compliance. In 2025, employers should prepare for an increase in Form I-9 audits and be aware of the targeted industries, which include restaurants, hospitality, grocery stores, construction, manufacturing, agriculture, and food production.

Helpful Links

ICE Fact Sheet re I-9 Inspections

Washington Examiner Article on Restaurant Raid

Fortune.com Article on Preparation for ICE Raids

Messner Reeves immigration attorneys provide proactive legal services to help clients prepare for ICE I-9 audits. These services include scheduling regular internal audits, which are crucial for maintaining compliance. Additionally, our immigration attorneys conduct spot audits proactively to address and correct I-9 issues. These I-9 spot audits may be unannounced and targeted, focusing on specific areas to quickly check for compliance or accuracy. Additionally, the firm collaborates with corporate clients and employers to strengthen their Form I-9 management systems, including how they use E-Verify. Our audit services also discuss potential costs associated with Form I-9 violations, which can range from hundreds to thousands of dollars, depending on the type and severity of the infraction.

Work with Our Team

The immigration team at Messner Reeves, with its years of experience and holistic approach, is here to assist businesses and individuals in navigating and understanding immigration matters. Having served clients across the United States and worldwide, our attorneys are dedicated to handling your immigration case with the utmost care and expertise, ensuring your peace of mind.

Connect with the Messner Reeves immigration team today to discuss your strategy for I-9 compliance.

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