Immigration Compliance

BAL offers comprehensive I-9 and E-Verify advice and services to promote compliance with legal requirements for verifying the employment eligibility of your workforce. We possess unrivaled expertise to help you navigate increasingly complex I-9 requirements and the intricacies of the E-Verify system. BAL’s attorneys include former top-level officials at the federal agency responsible for administering I-9 requirements and enforcement actions. Our attorneys and professionals guide you to develop comprehensive compliance policies and solutions.

 

  Compliance Programs and Best Practices

We work closely with you to understand your corporate structure, review procedures, and optimize your compliance program to achieve best practices.  Whether you centralize your verification process or have multiple verification sites, we help you establish procedures for proper completion and retention of I-9 forms to ensure compliance at all levels and minimize liability.

  Training Programs

BAL provides on-site trainings, webcasts and teleconferences covering I-9 and E-Verify procedures and required timelines, as well as documentation requirements and proper form completion. We include samples and review common errors to help you avoid mistakes on I-9 forms and E-Verify queries.

  Our Subject Matter Experts Become Your Resource

Our subject matter experts are available to answer questions about I-9 and E-Verify procedures, making the nation’s leading experts part of your trusted compliance team. We serve as a knowledge bank to resolve your most vexing challenges when you need us.

  Representation Before Government Agencies

BAL will be at your side in the event of government enforcement actions. Our leaders have experience defending employers against federal government audits and inspections.

  Audit Services and Recommendations

Our specialized I-9 teams provide internal audit services to identify shortfalls in your records and take steps to minimize liability before a government investigation. Internal audits and remediation can dramatically reduce your exposure to penalties and fines for I-9 violations or immigration-related discrimination.

  Electronic I-9 Completion and Storage Solutions

BAL offers a complete, web-accessible electronic I-9 solution that provides secure and centralized storage and enables proper completion of I-9 forms with instant error-checking features to prevent common mistakes. Automated reporting functions and expiration alerts make internal auditing and re-verifications easy. Our electronic I-9 system integrates with other databases, including E-Verify. BAL also provides virtual compliance oversight and manages the I-9 process if you desire enhanced HR partnership services in this area.