I-9 Audits are growing exponentially. In a recent article published on Boston.com, a part of The Boston Globe, the emphasis was put on what is happening in the New England Area. There have been 14 investigations amounting to $285K in fines and penalties over the past fiscal year in New England . The audits were issued on various different industries from construction to manufacturing to cleaning companies and healthcare. There’s no telling who they will target now.

Companies can avoid potential fines and negative exposure by simply ensuring that I-9s must be kept in order and completed correctly. But there are other issues assessed during the audit and fine assessment stages. As noted by Bruce M. Foucart, head of investigations for ICE in New England, remember that the ICE Auditor is looking for fine amounts “calculated based on the seriousness of violations, whether companies were cooperative, and whether there were multiple offenses.”