Notice of Inspection (NOI)

An NOI is an official notification that ICE intends to inspect a business's I-9 forms for compliance with federal immigration law. This notice typically sets a deadline of 3 business days to submit all required I-9 forms and related documents to ICE for review.

The audit is necessary to ensure that the I-9 forms are completed properly, that there are no errors, and that the company is in compliance with immigration law before submitting the documents to ICE. If there are errors or issues identified during the internal audit, we will advise you on the best course of action, including correcting deficiencies and ensuring all documents are properly updated and completed before submitting them to ICE. 

No, the opposite is true - you save money by using an experienced immigration attorney for your internal I-9 audit. Our fees are comparable to non-legal providers, yet we possess the legal expertise that will bring your I-9 program to full compliance. Non-legal providers do not have the  capacity to mitigate the excessive overreach of ICE worksite enforcement techniques.

Frequently, ICE investigations are triggered by current or former employees who admit to unauthorized work in their green card or asylum applications. Using E-Verify can also trigger an ICE audit, if the employer receives multiple "mismatch" notifications.  

Performing self audits is a great way for an employer to maintain I-9 compliance. However, it is best to have your first audit done by a licensed professional. We adhere to established legal standards. Our attorney will help you implement a comprehensive program and will teach your staff how to properly conduct a self audit.