Prioritizing Immigration Compliance: Considerations For Employers

As President Donald Trump settles into his second term, immigration policy is ramping up to focus heavily on immigration compliance and worksite enforcement. In particular, one key area of focus involves increased scrutiny surrounding employment eligibility verification and Form I-9 compliance. The U.S. Supreme Court's decision to overturn Chevron deference, which previously allowed courts to defer to federal agency interpretation of regulations, introduces more uncertainty for employers, as future legal rulings on immigration compliance could become less predictable.

I-9 Compliance and E-Verify

One of the biggest compliance risks for businesses is ensuring correct usage and recordkeeping of Form I-9. Employers are required by law to verify the identity and work authorization of all new hires, as well as reverify work authorization for existing employees under certain circumstances. In some instances, employers are required to use E-Verify to confirm employment