Course Description

2025 Immigration Compliance: Surviving ICE Audits & Workplace Raids

The immigration enforcement landscape is more unpredictable than ever. With the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) increasing audits by 40% in 2024 and high-profile workplace raids making national headlines, basic I-9 compliance is no longer enough. One simple paperwork error could cost your organization up to $25,000 per violation—not to mention the disruption and reputational damage from an unexpected raid.

This 90-minute intensive training delivers a practical, step-by-step action plan to help your organization prepare for both routine ICE audits and worst-case enforcement scenarios. You'll gain up-to-date insights on 2025 enforcement priorities, real-world employer case studies, and proven strategies to minimize legal exposure while protecting your workforce.

Session Highlights

2025 Enforcement Trends

·    Key changes in ICE audit strategy and industry targeting

·       Evolving E-Verify mandates and what to expect next

·   Lessons from recent, high-profile raids and enforcement shifts

Audit vs. Raid: Know the Difference

          ·      What triggers an audit vs. an on-site raid & how to reduce risk

           ·      What happens during a raid: minute-by-minute breakdown

           ·      Your rights and responsibilities during ICE actions

Paperwork Pitfalls & Human Impact

·      Top 5 I-9 mistakes that lead to costly penalties

·      Navigating compliance while protecting employee trust

·      How to address discrepancies without creating fear or chaos

Your Action Plan

·    I-9 self-audit checklist: catch and correct errors before ICE does

·     Manager training: what to say (and what never to say) during enforcement

·      How to build a cross-functional rapid-response team (HR, legal, security)

Legal & Financial Risks

·      Updated fine structures and how penalties are assessed

·    When to bring in legal counsel—and how to choose the right one fast

·      Landmark lawsuits shaping employer liability in 2025

Learning Objectives

By the end of this session, you will be able to:

·      Interpret and apply 2025 DHS and ICE policy updates

·    Develop tailored response plans for audits vs. raids

·      Identify and correct I-9 errors before they result in fines

·    Train frontline managers to respond confidently and legally

·    Reduce operational disruption during ICE enforcement

·      Balance full compliance with employee protection and morale

Session Details

·     Duration: 90 minutes

·          Format: Group Internet-Based

·     Includes: Real case studies, PowerPoint slides, and live Q&A

·       Level: Introductory

·       Credits: 1.5 HRCI | 1.5 SHRM

Who Should Attend

·       HR Directors & Managers

·       Payroll Administrators & Managers

·          Office Managers

·       Compliance Officers

Speaker

Margie Faulk Margie is a senior level human resources professional with over 14 years of HR management and compliance experience A current Compliance Officer for HR Compliance Solutions, Margie has worked as an HR and Compliance advisor for major corporations and small businesses in the small, large, private, public and Non-profit sectors.  This includes Federal Contracting in the defense, military, anti-terrorism and Apache Helicopter Training Simulations with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Federal Sentencing Guidelines (FSG) and Office of Federal Contract Compliance Program (OFCCP). Margie is bilingual (Spanish) fluent and Bi-cultural.

Margie’s focus has expanded to Global Workplace Compliance in International, multi-state, multi-National, state and local workplace compliance which includes workplace compliance in other countries like the UK, Canada, France, Brazil, China, Africa, Mexico, and India, just to name a few.

Margie has created and presented seminars/webinars for many compliance institutes. These national training providers, offer compliance training to HR professionals, business owners and companies interested in having their company compliant with workplace and industry regulations.