·       In today’s increasingly strict enforcement climate, building a resilient I-9 process is no longer optional.
·       Over 5,000 Notices of Inspection have already been issued by the new Trump administration—more than the past four years combined.
·       Many employers have adopted digital I-9 tools, but most still allow errors, improper documentation, missing information, or incomplete audit trails.
·       Employers need to be proactive about audits by implementing compliance-focused systems, regularly auditing their own records, and documenting a clear audit response playbook.