Representation During ICE Audits

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (“ICE”) is reported to be increasing the number of audits of employers’ I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification forms and related hiring records. No business is exempt from these audits.

If you have received a Notice of Inspection (“NOI”), you must act exceptionally fast. By law, employers are typically given only three business days to compile and present all original Form I-9 documents, payroll records, business licenses, and related employee lists to Homeland Security inspectors.

At Gunderson, Denton & Peterson, P.C., our compliance lawyers provide instant, skilled defense representation during this high-stakes process.

Our Audit Defense Program Includes:

• Pre-Submission Preparation: Inspecting your existing rosters immediately during the 3-day window to prepare the strongest statistical defenses.
• Homeland Security Negotiations: Coordinating directly with ICE analysts to review technical and clerical errors, negotiate fine settlements, or request significant compliance credit reductions.
• OCAHO Litigation Defense: Representing your company before the Office of the Chief Administrative Hearing Officer (OCAHO) if necessary to challenge unconstitutional penalty assessments or vindicate corporate actions.

Do not face federal inspectors empty-handed or without seasoned legal counsel backing your corporate registers. Contact our office immediately if you receive or expect an official inspection report.