1. I-9 Investigation Overview
Esther Contreras
Masuda Funai Eifert & Mitchell, Ltd.

2. Pre-Investigation Issues
Majority of companies do not have current immigration counsel
Engagement letter
Retainer
May want to charge on an hourly basis
Prepare current clients for ICE arrival

3. Investigation Starts - Notice of Inspection (NOI)
Scope?
Ask if need clarification
Three days to produce I-9s (do not waive)
Contact Agent ASAP - G-28
Documents/information may be asked to produce?
Copy everything – get a receipt
To correct or not correct?
California?

4. Results Notice of Inspection Results (Compliance)
Notice of Suspect Documents
Notice of Discrepancies
Notice of Technical or Procedural Failures
Warning Notice
Notice of Intent to Fine

5. Resources Substantive vs. Technical Violations? Calculation of Fines
AILA Practice Pointer: Aila Doc
OCAHO Cases
administrative-hearing-officer-decisions
AILA Topical List of Cases AILA Doc

6. Other Resources ICE Form I-9 Inspection Overview
AILA Committee Liaison Minutes
ICE HSI & DOJ IER (OSC)
USCIS Verification
SSA
AILA InfoNet Message Center Forums

7. Final Recommendations
Prepare Your Client
Keep communication between Counsel & Agent
Meet at your office
Extensions of timelines?
Beware geographical ICE office/agent differences