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Navigating I-9 Compliance in a Trump Era of Enforcement
Industry leaders Bill Riley, Morgan Bailey, and John Shofi shared actionable insights and strategies to help your organization prepare for an anticipated increase in government worksite enforcement actions under the Trump administration. With Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) prioritizing worksite enforcement, U.S. employers face heightened risks, including administrative audits and criminal investigations tied to I-9 compliance and workforce management.
Drawing on their extensive experience at ICE, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), and the private sector, our panelists will provided a comprehensive overview of what to expect in this changing enforcement landscape and practical guidance to safeguard your organization.
This was a must-attend session for all employers and HR leaders seeking to protect their organizations and navigate compliance challenges effectively. Those who attended took advantage of the opportunity to stay ahead of the curve and mitigate risk ahead of a critical enforcement shift.
Topics of Discussion:
- Federal government pivots to workplace enforcement in 2025
- Immigration enforcement drastic increases in many areas
- ICE worksite inspections and operations
- USCIS E-Verify compliance audits and field visits
- USCIS Fraud Detection and National Security (FDNS) field visits
- Department of Labor (DOL) Wage & Hour audits of employers
- Open sharing of information, tips, and fraud indicators among enforcement agencies
- Homeland Security Investigations’ focuses on forced labor, human trafficking, and gangs across the U.S.
- Industries most likely to be affected in short order
- Potential ramifications to non-compliance (fines, debarment, loss of significant portion of workforce, criminal prosecution)
- Steps to take immediately to minimize risk and exposure to fines and penalties
- Best practices to implement to bolster your compliance programs
- Potential impacts to your workforce including currently authorized non-citizen personnel
- Temporary Protected Status (TPS)
- Temporary employment authorization (asylum applicants, DACA individuals, etc.)
William Riley CAMS, CGSS, CFE
President, Compliance
As the president for compliance, Bill Riley leads the Financial Institutions and Immigration and Border Services practices. He is also a member of the Monitoring and National Security practices in the Washington, D.C. office of Guidepost Solutions. He oversees engagements relating to bank monitorships/remediation, advisorships, immigration compliance, and export and trade controls. Over the past ten years, Mr. Riley has worked on numerous international engagements for clients in more than 20 countries.
John Shofi
Managing Director
John Shofi has more than 20 years of government experience in key leadership roles with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), in-depth experience at Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and a widespread knowledge of DHS operations. He provides invaluable insight in matters involving investigative and compliance issues.
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