Preparing Employers for Immigration Enforcement Actions: From Chaos to Compliance

Preparing Employers for Immigration Enforcement Actions: From Chaos to Compliance

Immigration enforcement is at an all-time high under the current administration. Our panel of experts will discuss key investigative trends, helping clients improve their compliance, and best practices for internal audits. In addition, they will offer tips on guiding employers through governmental encounters ranging from an ICE inspection to a worksite raid.

Featured Topics

  • Key executive orders and administrative directives shaping enforcement priorities
  • The latest developments from government agencies involved:
    • USCIS, CBP, and ICE
    • DOJ’s Immigrant and Employee Rights Section (IER)
    • Fraud Detection and National Security Directorate (FDNS)
    • Homeland Security Investigations (HSI)
  • Preparing employers for worksite investigations, including compliance assessment and training
  • Tips on how to advise clients through the I-9 inspection process
  • Guiding the employer-client through various types of agency encounters, from informal visits to worksite raids (and everything in between)

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Product Details
Event Date January 8, 2026
Format Web Seminar
Length 90 minutes
CLE Eligible Yes. Live attendance must be recorded in My CLE by Thursday, January 15, 2026. This deadline does not apply to the OnDemand format.
Digital Library Digital goods (MP3, PDF, ZIP, etc.) are available for download for two years after purchase.

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*Amy L. Peck, Omaha, NE (DL)  

*Marketa Lindt, AILA Past President, Chicago, IL

Bruce E. Buchanan, Nashville, TN 

Eileen Lohmann, Washington, D.C 

The speaker's/author's views do not necessarily represent the views of AILA, nor do they constitute legal advice or representation. Practice tips provided are based on the speaker's/author's experiences and the current state of the law. Please be sure to conduct legal research and analysis for your unique situation as the law changes quickly and experiences may differ from your own.