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ICE Updates Form I-9 Guidance, Increasing Risk For Common Paperwork Errors
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has reclassified common Form I-9 errors as substantive violations rather than technical failures, potentially eliminating correction opportunities during audits and increasing financial penalties for employers. This guidance shift narrows what constitutes a correctable error, with violations now ranging from $288 to $2,861 per form, prompting employers to reassess their I-9 compliance processes.
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