outRageous HR Podcast: What to Do When ICE Knocks: How to Prepare

Imagine an ICE agent walks into your workplace and hands you a Notice of Inspection (NOI) for a Form I-9 audit. What do you do? 

For many employers, this scenario is more than a hypothetical. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) audits are on the rise. Unprepared organizations risk fines, penalties, and reputational damage.  

In the latest episode of OutRageous HR, Senior Consultants Desiree Throckmorton and Alanna Lee break down what employers need to know and do before ICE comes knocking. 

This podcast focuses on one of the hottest compliance topics effecting HR professionals all over the United States – Form I-9 compliance. With the new administration's focus on immigration increasing, it is only a matter of time before employers will start to see an uptick in ICE Form I-9 audits. So, what do you need to do to be prepared? 

Desiree and Alanna cover it all in this podcast, What to Do When ICE Knocks: How to Prepare: 

• An old form with a new focus – Form I-9 has been around since 1986 and while the form hasn’t changed much, the increased focus on immigration enforcement is making compliance more important 
• Errors on Form I-9 are common and costly – they break down what you should look for to meet all Form I-9 requirements 
• Don’t wait to receive a NOI from ICE – conduct internal audits of your Form I-9s now to uncover any issues or errors that can be corrected 

How OutSolve Can Help 

Form I-9 compliance isn’t just a paperwork exercise; it’s a critical defense against costly penalties and potential legal exposure. Take control before ICE takes over. 

Want to learn more? Explore our other Form I-9 blogs to learn all you need to know about I-9 compliance, retention, best practices, and more. Join us on June 4, 2025 for our upcoming webinar titled Strengthening I-9 Compliance Amid Immigration Enforcement. Register by clicking the button below to learn about navigating enhanced I-9 audits, mitigating risk, and implementing best practices for Form I-9.

OutSolve is an HR advisory firm offering guidance on federal reporting requirements, state pay reporting, compensation strategy and services, and more. Reach out today to see how we can help. Continue the Form I-9 conversation in HR Gumbo City, our vibrant Slack community built for HR professionals. Join today and see how your fellow peers are handling the I-9 process and risk for increased audits.