What Would an ICE Audit Cost Your Business?

ICE enforcement has quadrupled since 2019. Fines reach $2,861 per violation — and unauthorized worker penalties can exceed $28,000 per employee.

Answer six quick questions to get your estimated audit cost, risk score, and recommended next steps. 60 seconds, no email required.

Since 1998 · ~200 Clients · U.S. Patent Protected · 33 Five-Star SHRM Reviews

Small business owner at a local bakery representing I-9 compliance solutions for small businesses with remote verification and audit-ready tools.
Our calculator uses real USCIS penalty schedules, Bureau of Labor Statistics data, and 27+ years of I-9 audit experience to estimate your compliance risk.
< 3 min
Average I-9 Completion
27+
Years of I-9 Expertise
30,000+
Locations Served
2M+
I-9s Processed

Trusted across industries

AIRBUS
FOUR SEASONS
VERIZON
STACY AND WITBECK
YUM! BRANDS
TACO BELL
MCCAIN FOODS
ALPHA BAKING
ALLEGIANCE STAFFING
AIRBUS
FOUR SEASONS
VERIZON
STACY AND WITBECK
YUM! BRANDS
TACO BELL
MCCAIN FOODS
ALPHA BAKING
ALLEGIANCE STAFFING

Why I-9 Compliance Risk Is Rising

ICE has quadrupled enforcement since 2019
Fines now range from $288 to $2,861 per violation
Unauthorized worker fines can exceed $28,000 per employee
Hybrid I-9 systems (paper & electronic) increase exposure

Don’t wait for a Notice of Inspection to find out your process is out of date

How We Help You Stay Audit-Ready

Electronic I-9 management

paper forms have a 80%+ error rate. Our system can get that to as close to 0% as possible.

Automated E-Verify integration

every case filed on time, whether your state requires it or not.

Managed remote Section 2 verification

authorized representatives nationwide for your remote hires.

U.S.-based compliance experts

real I-9 specialists who answer the phone, not chatbot support.

Audit-ready records

pull any I-9, any location, any time. Ready for ICE in minutes, not weeks.

What Our Clients Say About i9 Intelligence

FAQs About I-9 Compliance Risk

What’s the average I-9 fine?

Penalties for paperwork violations range from $288–$2,861 per form. Unauthorized employment fines can reach $28,619 per worker.

Does ICE actually audit small businesses?

Yes. ICE audits businesses of all sizes, especially those in high-turnover industries like hospitality, agriculture, and construction.

What happens if we have incomplete or missing I-9s?

Each incomplete or missing I-9 is considered a separate violation—and each can result in a fine.

Can I use this calculator for terminated employees too?

Yes. You’ll include employees terminated within the last 3 years since their I-9s must still be retained and compliant.

How can I fix past compliance mistakes?

Our compliance experts can help you remediate historical issues, digitize your I-9s, and prepare for audits proactively.

Get Ahead of Risk Before It Costs You

Whether you're onboarding 1 employee or thousands, now is the time to understand your compliance exposure. Take the free assessment above, then talk to one of our compliance experts about protecting your business.
Talk to a Compliance Expert