The immigration enforcement landscape has never been more volatile. With DHS increasing audits by 40% in 2024 and high-profile raids dominating headlines, simply completing I-9 forms is no longer enough. One paperwork error can trigger fines up to $25,000 per violation – and that’s before considering the operational chaos of an unexpected raid.
This action-packed 100-minute session will give you a clear survival plan for both routine ICE audits and the crisis scenario of an on-site enforcement action. You’ll get the latest 2025 policy updates, real-world case studies of what went wrong (and right) for other employers, and step-by-step protocols to protect your business while safeguarding your workforce.

Session Highlights

•  2025 Enforcement Trends
  • New DHS/ICE audit priorities and how they target specific industries
  • The growing role of E-Verify and what mandates may be coming
  • How recent high-profile raids are changing enforcement tactics
• Audit vs. Raid: Critical Differences
  • What triggers each scenario (and how to reduce your risk)
  • What to expect minute-by-minute during an on-site raid
  • Your legal rights and obligations during enforcement actions
• Paperwork Pitfalls & Human Impact
  • The 5 most common I-9 mistakes that trigger penalties
  • Balancing compliance with employee morale and privacy concerns
  • How to handle discrepancies without creating panic
• Your Action Plan
  • I-9 self-audit checklist to fix errors before ICE finds them
  • Training managers to respond (and what never to say during a raid)
  • Building a rapid-response team with legal, HR, and security
• Legal & Financial Risks
  • Updated fine structures and how violations are calculated
  • When to involve attorneys (and how to find the right one fast)
  • Recent lawsuits that changed employer liability standards

Learning Objectives

• Decode 2025 DHS policies and adjust your compliance strategy
• Prepare for both audits and raids with distinct response plans
• Spot I-9 errors before they become $25,000 fines
• Train managers to handle enforcement actions calmly and legally
• Minimize operational disruption if ICE arrives unannounced
• Protect your workforce while maintaining full compliance

Credits and Other information:

• Session Duration: 100 Minutes
  • Case Studies and Live Q&A session with speaker
  • PowerPoint presentation for reference
• Session learning level: Introductory
• Delivery method: Group Internet Based
• IRS Credits: 2
• HRCI Credits: 2
• SHRM Credits: 2

Who Should Attend:

• HR Directors & Managers
• Payroll Administrators
• Office managers
• Payroll Managers
• Compliance Officers
• Anyone responsible for –
  
  • I-9 completion
  • Record-keeping
  • Workplace investigations

Coder Archives is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org.

Speaker Profile

Wendy Sellers, MHR, MHA, SHRM-SCP, SPHR has 25 years of experience in HR, change management, operations, strategy, corporate culture, and leadership development in all size businesses (local startup to global enterprise) in a wide variety of industries including healthcare, professional services, higher education, federal contractors, manufacturing, construction, engineering, public safety, non-profit and government agencies (to name a few).

When Wendy says “Suck It Up, Buttercup”, this means you are about to hear all the facts, proposed solutions, and possible consequences of your actions or inaction. Yes, this information may be painful to hear but in order to do the right thing we must look at every angle together. There is never a hidden agenda. Her focus is your bottom line.