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I-9 Compliance Training & Certification for HR Professionals

Self-paced training courses with completion certificates. Built on current USCIS rules and 2026 enforcement standards. Two levels: Fundamentals for new HR professionals, Advanced for compliance managers.

Based on current USCIS I-9 Instructions
Aligned with 8 CFR § 274a
Certificate of completion included
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I-9 Fundamentals

HR assistants, office managers, new HR professionals

$199

one-time

~4 hours
5 modules
20-question quiz
Certificate of completion

Everything you need to correctly complete Form I-9 for new hires, understand document requirements, and avoid the most common violations that trigger ICE fines.

After this course, you can

  • Complete Section 1, 2, and 3 correctly on the first attempt
  • Identify which documents are acceptable for List A, B, and C
  • Know when reverification is required — and when it isn't
  • Calculate retention deadlines for terminated employees
  • Recognize and correct technical violations before an audit

Instant access. Certificate emailed on completion.

Most comprehensive — for HR managers & compliance officers

I-9 Advanced Compliance

HR managers, compliance officers, immigration coordinators

$499

one-time

~8 hours
7 modules
30-question quiz
Certificate of completion

Build and run a complete employer I-9 compliance program. Covers E-Verify, ICE audit response, multi-location management, staffing agency rules, and how to conduct internal audits.

After this course, you can

  • Manage I-9 compliance across multiple locations and remote hires
  • Conduct internal self-audits and maintain a correction log
  • Respond to an ICE Notice of Inspection within the 3-day window
  • Implement E-Verify and manage Tentative Nonconfirmations
  • Draft an I-9 compliance policy and train your HR team
  • Understand staffing agency and joint-employer obligations

Instant access. Certificate emailed on completion.

Full curriculum

I-9 Fundamentals

$199

  1. I-9 Overview & Legal Requirements

    • Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA) 1986 — why I-9 exists
    • Employer obligations under 8 CFR § 274a
    • Who must complete a Form I-9 (and who is exempt)
    • Anti-discrimination rules under INA § 274B

  2. Section 1: Employee Information & Attestation

    • When Section 1 must be completed (by hire date)
    • Fields employees must complete — and common errors
    • Preparer and translator certification
    • Handling Section 1 corrections

  3. Section 2: Employer Verification & Document Examination

    • The 3-business-day rule for Section 2 completion
    • List A, B, and C documents — what qualifies and what doesn't
    • Physical document examination requirements
    • Remote hire authorized representative process

  4. Section 3: Reverification & Rehires

    • When reverification is required (and when it isn't)
    • Rehire rules: within 3 years vs. after 3 years
    • Documents that cannot be reverified (e.g., U.S. passport)
    • Common Section 3 mistakes that trigger violations

  5. Record Retention & Storage Requirements

    • 3-year / 1-year retention rule calculated per employee
    • Paper vs. electronic I-9 storage requirements
    • What to do when an employee leaves
    • How long to keep I-9s for terminated employees

I-9 Advanced Compliance

$499

  1. Fundamentals Review

    • Accelerated review of all Form I-9 requirements
    • Common patterns in substantive vs. technical violations

  2. E-Verify Integration & Requirements

    • How E-Verify works and who is required to use it
    • Federal contractor requirements (FAR E-Verify clause)
    • State-level E-Verify mandates
    • Handling Tentative Nonconfirmations (TNCs)

  3. ICE Audit Preparation & Response

    • The Notice of Inspection (NOI) — what to expect
    • 3-business-day production deadline and logistics
    • Responding to a Notice of Intent to Fine (NIF)
    • Working with immigration counsel during an audit

  4. Multi-Location & Remote Hire Compliance

    • Managing I-9 programs across multiple locations
    • Remote hire authorized representative best practices
    • Centralized vs. decentralized I-9 administration
    • Software and tracking systems for scale

  5. Common Violations & How to Prevent Them

    • Top 10 substantive violations ICE looks for
    • Technical violations correctable within 10 business days
    • Self-audit methodology and correction log
    • Pattern-of-practice violations vs. isolated errors

  6. Staffing Agency & Contractor Compliance

    • Employer of record vs. joint-employer I-9 obligations
    • Rehire detection for high-turnover staffing operations
    • I-9 responsibilities in subcontractor chains
    • Co-employment and professional employer organization (PEO) compliance

  7. Building an I-9 Compliance Program

    • Policy drafting: I-9 completion, storage, audit response
    • Training HR staff and managers on document examination
    • Internal audit schedule and corrective action procedures
    • Metrics: what to track, what to report to leadership

Curriculum based on current USCIS I-9 instructions and 8 CFR § 274a. Not legal advice. Consult a qualified immigration attorney for your situation.

Training program questions

Do I get a certificate after completing the I-9 training?

Yes. Both courses include a downloadable certificate of completion. The Advanced course includes a CEU credit equivalent statement. Certificates are emailed immediately after you pass the completion quiz.

How long does the I-9 compliance training take?

I-9 Fundamentals takes approximately 4 hours at a typical pace. Advanced Compliance takes approximately 7-8 hours. Both are fully self-paced — you can stop and resume at any time.

Is this training based on current USCIS I-9 rules?

Yes. Curriculum is built on current USCIS I-9 Instructions (November 2023 edition), 8 CFR § 274a, and 2026 ICE enforcement standards. Content is updated when USCIS issues guidance changes.

Who should take Fundamentals vs. Advanced Compliance?

Fundamentals is for HR assistants, office managers, and new HR professionals who complete I-9s for the first time or infrequently. Advanced Compliance is for HR managers, compliance officers, immigration coordinators, and anyone building or auditing a company's I-9 program.

Does this training cover E-Verify?

E-Verify is covered in Advanced Compliance (Module 2). Fundamentals focuses on Form I-9 only.

Researched by the I9AuditReady Research Team · Last updated: April 2026

Get certified. Get audit-ready.

ICE audits are at a 10-year high. HR professionals who know the rules can correct errors before an inspector arrives. Both courses include a completion certificate you can show legal counsel, your CFO, or ICE itself.

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