When it comes to onboarding, many HR leaders assume their all-in-one HRIS system has I-9 compliance covered. But here’s the hard truth: most HRIS platforms fall short of meeting federal Form I-9 standards—and that gap can cost employers thousands in fines.
At first glance, your HRIS might seem to handle Form I-9 requirements: digital form completion, document uploads, maybe even E-Verify capabilities. But under the scrutiny of a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) audit, cracks appear. Common failures include:
Compliance isn’t just a feature — it’s a system-wide capability that must be verified and auditable. And that’s where most platforms miss the mark.
The issue stems from platform design. All-in-one HRIS solutions prioritize user experience and feature breadth—not deep regulatory compliance. I-9 regulations are complex, frequently updated, and demand airtight audit-readiness. Unless compliance is a core product pillar, it’s treated as a bolt-on and not a backbone.
Unlike generic HR platforms, i9 Intelligence was built specifically to solve the I-9 compliance problem. Our cloud-based software offers:
But what sets us apart is how we integrate.
i9 Intelligence doesn’t replace your HRIS—it enhances it. With our robust API integration, we connect directly into your onboarding workflow to:
Whether you're using Workday, ADP, BambooHR, or another HRIS, we make your existing system smarter, more secure, and 100% audit-ready.
When ICE knocks, you need more than a digital form. You need a defensible, fully compliant, audit-ready I-9 system—and that’s exactly what i9 Intelligence delivers.
Our platform is trusted by HR and compliance leaders who can’t afford to gamble on partial solutions.
