Don’t miss the chance to listen to the I-9 Web Seminar that has received overwhelming praise from employers.

The Department of Homeland Security has undertaken a massive enforcement effort directed at employers who fail to correctly verify the employment authorization of all employees, as well as those who hire undocumented workers. While the SWAT team-like work site enforcement raids against employers who knowingly hire undocumented workers have been getting most of the publicity, the government is increasingly focusing on I-9 audits to ensure that all employers are checking the employment authorization of their workforce.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) launched a bold, new audit initiative with a series of Notices of Inspection (NOIs) audits to over 1,800 businesses nationwide on three days in an eight month period - which is more than ICE issued throughout all of 2008! In April 2009, ICE implemented a new, comprehensive strategy to reduce the demand for illegal employment and protect employment opportunities for the nation's lawful workforce. Under this strategy, ICE is focusing its resources on the auditing and investigation of employers suspected of cultivating illegal workplaces by knowingly employing illegal workers. The nationwide initiative is a direct result of this new strategy.

It is therefore important to ensure that your I-9s are correctly completed for all employees, including U.S. citizens.

The seminar is presented by Bernard P. Wolfsdorf and Tien-Li Loke Walsh, two of the top business immigration attorneys in the field. Both attorneys have extensive experience helping employers develop immigration compliance policies. The program focuses on training HR professionals to ensure that they are following immigration regulations when hiring U.S. workers.

Issues covered include:
        * New Requirements for I-9 Compliance
        * New M-274 Employer Handbook
        * Avoiding Common Mistakes in the I-9 Process
        * Tips on Organizing your I-9s
        * What to Do When ICE Comes Knocking At Your Door!
        * Why an Immigration Compliance Program is Essential To Safeguard Your Company
        * Civil and Criminal Penalties for Managers, Executives and Senior HR Personnel
        * E-Verify and Other Government Employment Eligibility Programs
        * Protecting Against Discrimination Lawsuits When Complying With New Regulations. 
        The seminar will finish with a Q&A for the audience.

Here is what leading professionals are saying about the Wolfsdorf Immigration Law Group’s I-9 Web Seminar:

"The I-9 seminar with Wolfsdorf covered a large breadth of information in a simple and detailed fashion." -- Caroline Galbraith, Vice President of Human Resources, Rhythm & Hues Studios

"...the I-9 seminar was great! Bernie and TL were great presenters that provided useful information as far as I-9 compliance guidelines, changes in the Form I-9, auditing, and basic practices to follow. Our company is also in the process of implementing e-verify, so that section of the presentation was the most helpful. I felt that the Q&A portion was also the most informative because we were able to ask questions on the spot and received detailed responses. I would 100% attend another seminar!" -- Pam Wong, Employee Relations Specialist, Comcast Entertainment Group

“With the maze of new I-9s requirements, this Webinar is an absolute must for all companies. The information was practical, relevant and incredibly timely. We thought the Q and A session was especially informative and really helped us focus on ensuring our policies and procedures are current.” -- Abby Walsh, General Counsel, CBOL Corporation

"I thought the webinar was excellent, I learn something new every time...Would love for webinar’s like this to be done regularly, on all topics as [I] always have so many questions about visas, forms, etc." -- Jamie Miller, HR - News Corporation

“The information provided will certainly make the entire I-9 process easier and more efficient for me.” -- Manny, Human Resources, Twentieth Century Fox

"This program is excellent and provides critical guidance to H.R." -- Sandra, H.R. Director at major apparel company

For more information and to register please contact Art Rivadeneyra at art@wolfsdorf.com.