Your organization enrolled in E-Verify to strengthen compliance, but could that same program now be the source of your next government audit?

In the final episode of Klasko Immigration Law Partners' Worksite Compliance mini-series, host Nick Lowrey, Senior Associate in Klasko's Washington, D.C. office, is joined by John Fay, Director of Product Strategy at Equifax Workforce Solutions. With two decades of experience in I-9 and E-Verify compliance and a background that spans both law and technology, John brings a uniquely practical perspective to one of the most misunderstood enforcement tools currently being deployed against employers.

Nick and John break down what an E-Verify desk audit (officially called a "desk review") actually looks like in practice, including audit triggers, typical government requests, common pitfalls, and potential consequences of non-compliance. Whether you're a current E-Verify participant, considering enrollment, or simply trying to understand how worksite compliance enforcement is evolving, this episode offers a clear-eyed, practical guide to protecting your organization.

Speakers on this episode are:
Nick Lowrey, Klasko Immigration Law Partners
John Fay, Equifax Workforce Solutions

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Your organization enrolled in E-Verify to strengthen compliance, but could that same program now be the source of your next government audit?
In the final episode of Klasko Immigration Law Partners' Worksite Compliance mini-series, host Nick Lowrey, Senior Associate in Klasko's Washington, D.C. office, is joined by John Fay, Director of Product Strategy at Equifax Workforce Solutions. With two decades of experience in I-9 and E-Verify compliance and a background that spans both law and technology, John brings a uniquely practical perspective to one of the most misunderstood enforcement tools currently being deployed against employers.
Nick and John break down what an E-Verify desk audit (officially called a "desk review") actually looks like in practice, including audit triggers, typical government requests, common pitfalls, and potential consequences of non-compliance. Whether you're a current E-Verify participant, considering enrollment, or simply trying to understand how worksite compliance enforcement is evolving, this episode offers a clear-eyed, practical guide to protecting your organization.
Speakers on this episode are:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.klaskolaw.com/team/nick-lowrey/">Nick Lowrey</a>, Klasko Immigration Law Partners</li>
<li><a href="https://workforce.equifax.com/author/-/insight/author/john-fay">John Fay</a>, Equifax Workforce Solutions</li>
</ul>
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<ul>
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Connect with Guidepost Solutions:
<ul>
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<li>Follow on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/guidepost-solutions">LinkedIn</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/guidepostglobal">X</a>.</li>
</ul>

Welcome to Statutes of Liberty: An Immigration Podcast by Klasko Immigration Law Partners. 

The United States is many things: a great melting pot, a nation of immigrants, a land of opportunity. Millions have journeyed here seeking freedom and the chance for a better life. Belief in the American ideal means providing opportunities for everyone, regardless of race or birthplace, to achieve their highest potential. 

Join us as we unravel the ins and outs of American immigration policy, from the issues of today to the historic basis for laws already in place.

Statutes of Liberty

Join the attorneys of Klasko Immigration Law Partners in this podcast, Statutes of Liberty, as we unravel the ins and outs of American immigration policy, from the issues of today to the historic basis for laws already in place.

Join the attorneys of Klasko Immigration Law Partners in this podcast, Statutes of Liberty, as we unravel the ins and outs of American immigration policy, from the issues of today to the historic basis for laws already in place.

Your organization enrolled in E-Verify to strengthen compliance, but could that same program now be the source of your next government audit? In the final episode of Klasko Immigration Law Partners' Worksite Compliance mini-series, host Nick Lowrey, Senior Associate in Klasko's Washington, D.C. office, is joined by John Fay, Director of Product Strategy at Equifax Workforce Solutions. With two decades of experience in I-9 and E-Verify compliance and a background that spans both law and technology, John brings a uniquely practical perspective to one of the most misunderstood enforcement tools currently being deployed against employers. Nick and John break down what an E-Verify desk audit (officially called a "desk review") actually looks like in practice, including: •	What triggers the government's automated data analytics flag and puts an employer on the audit radar •	What documents and records are typically requested, and how the response window has recently been compressed from 10 to 5 business days •	Why proof of E-Verify user training is a newly scrutinized requirement that many employers are unprepared to document •	How the government's recommendation report distinguishes between discrepancies and observations •	Why termination from the E-Verify program, not financial penalties, is the primary enforcement tool  Nick and John also address the do's and don'ts of responding to a desk audit, including why employers should avoid reflexively correcting records before carefully reviewing the government's findings with counsel. Whether you're a current E-Verify participant, considering enrollment, or simply trying to understand how worksite compliance enforcement is evolving, this episode offers a clear-eyed, practical guide to protecting your organization. Speakers on this episode are: •	Nick Lowrey, Klasko Immigration Law Partners •	John Fay, Equifax Workforce Solutions Stay connected with us: •	Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook. •	Sign up for our newsletter and email updates. •	Schedule a consultation here. Connect with Guidepost Solutions: •	Learn more at workforce.equifax.com. •	Follow on LinkedIn and X.

Episode 37: E-Verify Enforcement: Preparing for Desk Audits

What happens when Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) serves your company with an I-9 Notice of Inspection, and what should employers do in those critical first hours?

In the third episode of our Worksite Compliance series, host Nick Lowrey is joined by John Connolly, Senior Managing Director at Guidepost Solutions and former Deputy Executive Associate Director of HSI. Drawing on decades of enforcement experience, John provides an insider’s perspective on how I-9 audits are initiated, the common triggers behind Notices of Inspection, and what employers can expect throughout the inspection process.

Nick and John discuss practical steps employers can take to reduce risk, including conducting proactive audits, establishing response protocols, training key personnel, and maintaining organized records. They also examine recent ICE guidance that may increase employer liability by treating more I-9 errors as substantive violations.

Whether you're preparing for a potential audit or reviewing your current compliance program, this episode offers practical insights into navigating today's evolving enforcement environment.

Speakers on this episode are:
Nick Lowrey, Klasko Immigration Law Partners
John Connolly, Guidepost Solutions

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Learn more on com.
Follow on LinkedIn and X.

What happens when Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) serves your company with an I-9 Notice of Inspection, and what should employers do in those critical first hours?
In the third episode of our Worksite Compliance series, host Nick Lowrey is joined by John Connolly, Senior Managing Director at Guidepost Solutions and former Deputy Executive Associate Director of HSI. Drawing on decades of enforcement experience, John provides an insider&rsquo;s perspective on how I-9 audits are initiated, the common triggers behind Notices of Inspection, and what employers can expect throughout the inspection process.
Nick and John discuss practical steps employers can take to reduce risk, including conducting proactive audits, establishing response protocols, training key personnel, and maintaining organized records. They also examine recent ICE guidance that may increase employer liability by treating more I-9 errors as substantive violations.
Whether you're preparing for a potential audit or reviewing your current compliance program, this episode offers practical insights into navigating today's evolving enforcement environment.
Speakers on this episode are:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.klaskolaw.com/team/nick-lowrey/">Nick Lowrey</a>, Klasko Immigration Law Partners</li>
<li><a href="https://guidepostsolutions.com/people/john-connolly/">John Connolly</a>, Guidepost Solutions</li>
</ul>
Stay connected with us:
<ul>
<li>Follow us on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/klaskoimmigration/">LinkedIn</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/klaskoimmigrationlaw/">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/klaskoimmigrationlaw/">Facebook</a>.</li>
<li>Sign up for our <a href="https://www.klaskolaw.com/subscribe/">newsletter and email updates</a>.</li>
<li>Schedule a consultation <a href="https://www.klaskolaw.com/contact/">here</a>.</li>
</ul>
Connect with Guidepost Solutions:
<ul>
<li>Learn more on <a href="https://guidepostsolutions.com/">com</a>.</li>
<li>Follow on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/guidepost-solutions">LinkedIn</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/guidepostglobal">X</a>.</li>
</ul>

What happens when Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) serves your company with an I-9 Notice of Inspection, and what should employers do in those critical first hours?  In the third episode of our Worksite Compliance series, host Nick Lowrey is joined by John Connolly, Senior Managing Director at Guidepost Solutions and former Deputy Executive Associate Director of HSI. Drawing on decades of enforcement experience, John provides an insider’s perspective on how I-9 audits are initiated, the common triggers behind Notices of Inspection, and what employers can expect throughout the inspection process.  Nick and John discuss practical steps employers can take to reduce risk, including conducting proactive audits, establishing response protocols, training key personnel, and maintaining organized records. They also examine recent ICE guidance that may increase employer liability by treating more I-9 errors as substantive violations.  Whether you're preparing for a potential audit or reviewing your current compliance program, this episode offers practical insights into navigating today's evolving enforcement environment.

Episode 36: I-9 Notice of Inspection: Preparing in Advance

How can employers stay ahead of I-9 reverification deadlines and avoid risks associated with the use of electronic I-9 systems and E-Verify ?

In  part two of the second episode of our worksite compliance series, host and Senior Associate at Klasko Immigration Law Partners, Natalia Gouz, continues her conversation with Partner and Co-Chair of the Corporate Immigration Practice Group, Elise Fialkowski, to discuss how employers can strengthen I-9 compliance beyond the onboarding process.

Natalia and Elise explore key issues that often create risk for employers, including reverification obligations, tracking expiring work authorization, avoiding document abuse during reverification, and understanding the limitations of electronic I-9 systems.

The episode also discusses E-Verify, including why it is not a substitute for Form I-9, how it offers benefits but may also create compliance risks, and why employers should carefully evaluate their systems, training, and internal policies before relying on electronic tools.

For employers navigating today’s evolving enforcement environment, this episode offers practical strategies for maintaining audit-ready records, reducing potential liability, and strengthening workplace compliance programs.

Speakers on this episode are:
Natalia Gouz
Elise Fialkowski

Stay connected with us:
Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook.
Sign up for newsletter and email updates.
Schedule a consultation here.

How can employers stay ahead of I-9 reverification deadlines and avoid risks associated with the use of electronic I-9 systems and E-Verify ?
In &nbsp;part two of the second episode of our worksite compliance series, host and Senior Associate at Klasko Immigration Law Partners, Natalia Gouz, continues her conversation with Partner and Co-Chair of the Corporate Immigration Practice Group, Elise Fialkowski, to discuss how employers can strengthen I-9 compliance beyond the onboarding process.
Natalia and Elise explore key issues that often create risk for employers, including reverification obligations, tracking expiring work authorization, avoiding document abuse during reverification, and understanding the limitations of electronic I-9 systems.
The episode also discusses E-Verify, including why it is not a substitute for Form I-9, how it offers benefits but may also create compliance risks, and why employers should carefully evaluate their systems, training, and internal policies before relying on electronic tools.
For employers navigating today&rsquo;s evolving enforcement environment, this episode offers practical strategies for maintaining audit-ready records, reducing potential liability, and strengthening workplace compliance programs.
Speakers on this episode are:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.klaskolaw.com/team/natalia-gouz/">Natalia Gouz</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.klaskolaw.com/team/elise-fialkowski/">Elise Fialkowski</a></li>
</ul>
Stay connected with us:
<ul>
<li>Follow us on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/klaskoimmigration/">LinkedIn</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/klaskoimmigrationlaw/">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/klaskoimmigrationlaw/">Facebook</a>.</li>
<li>Sign up for <a href="https://www.klaskolaw.com/subscribe/">newsletter and email updates</a>.</li>
<li>Schedule a consultation <a href="https://www.klaskolaw.com/contact/">here</a>.</li>
</ul>

How can employers stay ahead of I-9 reverification deadlines and avoid risks associated with the use of electronic I-9 systems and E-Verify ?  In  part two of the second episode of our worksite compliance series, host and Senior Associate at Klasko Immigration Law Partners, Natalia Gouz, continues her conversation with Partner and Co-Chair of the Corporate Immigration Practice Group, Elise Fialkowski, to discuss how employers can strengthen I-9 compliance beyond the onboarding process.  Natalia and Elise explore key issues that often create risk for employers, including reverification obligations, tracking expiring work authorization, avoiding document abuse during reverification, and understanding the limitations of electronic I-9 systems.  The episode also discusses E-Verify, including why it is not a substitute for Form I-9, how it offers benefits but may also create compliance risks, and why employers should carefully evaluate their systems, training, and internal policies before relying on electronic tools.  For employers navigating today’s evolving enforcement environment, this episode offers practical strategies for maintaining audit-ready records, reducing potential liability, and strengthening workplace compliance programs.

Episode 35 (Part2): I-9 Compliance Made Practical: What Employers Need to Know

How can employers strengthen their I-9 practices before ICE comes knocking, and what are the biggest compliance risks companies overlook?

In the first part of our next episode in our worksite compliance series, host and Senior Associate at Klasko Immigration Law Partners, Natalia Gouz sits down with Partner and Co-Chair of the Corporate Immigration Practice Group, Elise Fialkowski, to break down the fundamentals of I-9 compliance and the growing enforcement risks employers face.

Natalia and Elise discuss practical steps employers can take to improve compliance, including training staff, avoiding common document verification mistakes, maintaining audit-ready records, and implementing effective internal review procedures.

The episode also explores recent developments in ICE guidance that may expand the scope of substantive I-9 violations and increase employer liability during audits. Whether you’re reviewing your onboarding procedures or preparing for a potential government inspection, this episode offers practical, real-world strategies to strengthen your company’s immigration compliance program.

For employers navigating today’s evolving enforcement environment, this episode offers practical strategies for minimizing risk and strengthening workplace compliance programs.

Speakers on this episode are:
Natalia Gouz
Elise Fialkowski

Stay connected with us:
Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook.
Sign up for newsletter and email updates.
Schedule a consultation here.

How can employers strengthen their I-9 practices before ICE comes knocking, and what are the biggest compliance risks companies overlook?
In the first part of our next episode in our worksite compliance series, host and Senior Associate at Klasko Immigration Law Partners, Natalia Gouz sits down with Partner and Co-Chair of the Corporate Immigration Practice Group, Elise Fialkowski, to break down the fundamentals of I-9 compliance and the growing enforcement risks employers face.
Natalia and Elise discuss practical steps employers can take to improve compliance, including training staff, avoiding common document verification mistakes, maintaining audit-ready records, and implementing effective internal review procedures.
The episode also explores recent developments in ICE guidance that may expand the scope of substantive I-9 violations and increase employer liability during audits. Whether you&rsquo;re reviewing your onboarding procedures or preparing for a potential government inspection, this episode offers practical, real-world strategies to strengthen your company&rsquo;s immigration compliance program.
For employers navigating today&rsquo;s evolving enforcement environment, this episode offers practical strategies for minimizing risk and strengthening workplace compliance programs.
Speakers on this episode are:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.klaskolaw.com/team/natalia-gouz/">Natalia Gouz</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.klaskolaw.com/team/elise-fialkowski/">Elise Fialkowski</a></li>
</ul>
Stay connected with us:
<ul>
<li>Follow us on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/klaskoimmigration/">LinkedIn</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/klaskoimmigrationlaw/">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/klaskoimmigrationlaw/">Facebook</a>.</li>
<li>Sign up for <a href="https://www.klaskolaw.com/subscribe/">newsletter and email updates</a>.</li>
<li>Schedule a consultation&nbsp;<a href="https://www.klaskolaw.com/contact/">here</a>.</li>
</ul>

How can employers strengthen their I-9 practices before ICE comes knocking, and what are the biggest compliance risks companies overlook? In the first part of our next episode in our worksite compliance series, host and Senior Associate at Klasko Immigration Law Partners, Natalia Gouz sits down with Partner and Co-Chair of the Corporate Immigration Practice Group, Elise Fialkowski, to break down the fundamentals of I-9 compliance and the growing enforcement risks employers face.  Natalia and Elise discuss practical steps employers can take to improve compliance, including training staff, avoiding common document verification mistakes, maintaining audit-ready records, and implementing effective internal review procedures. The episode also explores recent developments in ICE guidance that may expand the scope of substantive I-9 violations and increase employer liability during audits. Whether you’re reviewing your onboarding procedures or preparing for a potential government inspection, this episode offers practical, real-world strategies to strengthen your company’s immigration compliance program. For employers navigating today’s evolving enforcement environment, this episode offers practical strategies for minimizing risk and strengthening workplace compliance programs. Speakers on this episode are: •	Natalia Gouz •	Elise Fialkowski Stay connected with us: •	Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook. •	Sign up for newsletter and email updates. •	Schedule a consultation here.

Episode 37: E-Verify Enforcement: Preparing for Desk Audits

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