An immigration audit involves a comprehensive review of a company's immigration records and the verification of expatriate employee information to ensure adherence to current laws and regulations. Successfully managing immigration compliance is crucial for business growth and avoiding potential challenges. MLA collaborates closely with clients, offering expert guidance and advice.
In immigration operations, we handle complex immigration projects and scenarios, devise proactive compliance solutions to prevent potential issues, and assist in resolving problems if they arise. Our team also stays updated on evolving immigration laws to provide accurate and timely advice, ensuring smooth transitions for our clients.
Audits of I-9 forms
Audits of Public Access Files (PAFs)
Adherence to H-1B Department of Labor and USCIS regulations
MLA’s Scope of Immigration Audit
It’s crucial for an organization to regularly audit specific areas to maintain immigration compliance.
Consistency of L-1/EB-1(c) worksite practices
Changes in employment terms
Audits of PERM recruitment processes
The Process ...
- Evaluate company policies and procedures for managing PAFs, I-9 forms, and other immigration-related records.
- Conduct interviews with key internal stakeholders to gauge their awareness and understanding of the responsibilities involved in monitoring and managing immigration-related data.
- Examine all or a sample of PAFs to assess compliance with recordkeeping standards.
- Evaluate all I-9 records to determine compliance and offer recommendations for addressing any gaps.
- Evaluate the organization's internal controls and the roles and responsibilities of key stakeholders in overseeing and implementing these controls.
- Analyze the general trends in travel, global hiring, and mobile assignments.
- Assess how companies implement realignment and corrective actions following internal reviews or audits, employee reports, complaints, HR inquiries, government investigations or audits, and litigation.