Exclusive I-9 Research Report
1,800+ Audits. Million Dollar Fines. Are You Ready?
Our exclusive research report reveals the biggest risks, enforcement trends, and strategies HR and executives need to stay compliant.
130+ SHRM reviews


what's Inside the Report?
Eye-Opening Stats
OutSolve commissioned independent research into the state of immigration enforcement and I-9 compliance, I-9 Compliance Trends: Enforcement Risks and Best Practices. If it wasn’t on your radar before, it should be now. Here’s what you can expect to learn in this report:
- 1,800+ ICE audits in just 6 months — nearly 10x last year’s pace
- Multi-million-dollar fines now hitting individual companies
- The Form I-9 is under a microscope — even small errors carry risk
- Manual processes are a liability in today’s enforcement climate
- Learn executive-level and HR best practices to stay compliant and audit-ready
I-9 Compliance Starts at the Top
Strong Leadership Is the Best Defense Against ICE Penalties
In today’s enforcement climate, protecting your organization from I-9 penalties requires proactive action, strategic investment, and leadership commitment at every level. Here’s what our report found:
- Audits are Here: Every organization is at risk as ICE ramps up enforcement.
- Fines Add Up: I-9 penalties can hit profits and damage reputation.
- Details Matter: One missed field or reverification can cost big.
- Tech Protects: Automation reduces errors and keeps forms audit-ready.
- Leadership Matters: Executive support shows compliance is a priority.

Take the Next Step to Protect Your Organization
Discover how OutSolve’s I-9 employment verification solution can protect you from costly violations, streamline verification, and keep your Form I-9s audit-ready. Contact us now to safeguard your business.
Why download the I-9 Compliance Trends Report?
Get the facts, the fines, and the strategies to protect your organization from the most aggressive ICE enforcement climate yet.
Understand the New
Reality of Enforcement
Learn what the increase in NOIs means for your organization.
Protect Your Organization from Financial Risk
Discover how costly I-9 penalties can be and how to avoid being in ICE’s crosshairs.
Identify the Biggest I-9 Compliance Pitfalls
Get expert insight into the most common mistakes HR managers make.
Learn How to Stay Audit-Ready
See how automation and airtight processes can drastically reduce compliance risk.
We have partnered with Outsolve for many years. The expertise and guidance they provide us as an organization is important to our company and our values. We look forward to a continued partnership in the years to come.
Chelesy Hanes
EVP HR, Fike Corporation
The OutSolve staff have been professional, knowledgeable and very attentive to our needs as a company. They have been a valuable resource and really take the time to explain all parts of the process from data gathering to the final output.
Sierra Gilder
Human Resources | AUSTAL USA
Outsolve has proven to be a very valuable resource for our OFCCP compliance needs. Becky Crowder in particular has been great to work with, as she is extremely knowledgeable, thorough and responsive. I highly recommend Outsolve’s services.
Tracy Grashoff
Vera Bradley, Inc.
Outsolve is a wonderful partner and resource! Their expertise and attention to detail has been invaluable to our organization in navigating the OFCCP landscape to ensure compliance. Truly cannot say enough positive things about Outsolve!
Gayle Higgs
OutPerform Management, Inc.
Outsolve has been an outstanding partner of ours for many years. As our business and state/federal compliance requirements have evolved, Outsolve (and specifically, Christina Liang) has been proactive and thorough to minimize the work burden for our team - allowing us to focus on running our business.
Jeff Streb
Director Human Resources, Ingram Micro
We have partnered with Outsolve for many years. The expertise and guidance they provide us as an organization is important to our company and our values. We look forward to a continued partnership in the years to come.
Chelesy Hanes
EVP HR, Fike Corporation
Stay Ahead of ICE Enforcement and Protect Your Business
Download this late-breaking, custom research report now and build an I-9 compliance program that’s audit-ready and designed to keep pace with today’s fast-changing enforcement climate.