Record Number of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Actions in FY 2010 as more criminal aliens were removed and more employers were targeted in worksite enforcement investigations.  The reason for the increase is because in 2009 there was a switch of focus from arresting and deporting unauthorized workers, to employer compliance.  The ICE is targeting employers through the use of tools such as I-9 audits, fines, debarment and criminal prosecutions.  Illustrating the switch in focus, arrested undocumented workers have been incentivized to testify against employers by being granted deferred action and work authorization for cooperating with investigations.

 

Therefore, there is value in reviewing I-9 practices & policies to preemptively identify any deficiencies before any government inspections and enforcement actions arise.    Since 1988, Total Team Solutions has been helping our clients with payroll, employee benefits and human resource services, such as proper I-9 compliance