I-9 Compliance Solution
UC Alternative’s I-9 service combines live expert completion with technology-powered identity fraud detection. Fully managed. Fully compliant. Zero burden on your HR team.
The enforcement landscape changed dramatically
On March 16, 2026, ICE reclassified more than 10 previously correctable I-9 error categories as substantive violations subject to immediate fines. Errors your HR team could once resolve in 10 days now trigger penalties on the spot. An employer with 200 forms containing common errors now faces $57,600 to $572,200 in potential liability. And enforcement is accelerating: worksite I-9 audits have surged dramatically in 2025, and employer enforcement is now a stated federal priority. The era of ‘fix it if they find it’ is over.
Errors now trigger immediate fines
- Missing employee signature date, date of birth, or USCIS/Alien Number (Section 1)
- Missing document titles, numbers, or expiration dates (Section 2)
- Missing the employee’s first day of employment in the certification block
- Failing to check the “Alternative Procedure” box when using remote verification
- Corrections that lack a clear, documented audit trail
Every error is a separate violation. Here’s what that means for your bottom line.
$288 to $2,861
Per form for substantive errors.
Up to $28,619
Per offense for knowingly employing unauthorized workers.
Fines Stack Up
Every form with an error is a separate violation.
How our I-9 service works
New hire self-service
The new hire receives a secure digital link, completes Section 1, and uploads identity documents before Day 1. No scheduling. No paper. No delay.
Tech-powered document verification
Lightico IDV technology scans documents, cross-matches data across all submitted materials, and requires a live biometric selfie. The system detects deepfakes, fraudulent documents, and documents that have been used by multiple people — before a human reviewer ever sees them.
Live video expert review
A credentialed UC Alternative 1-9 Expert conducts the full USCIS-compliant remote review in real time, following every required Alternative Procedure step. Section 2 is completed on your behalf.
E-verify submission and secure record retention
We submit to E-Verify and maintain all completed 1-9 forms, document images, E-Verify results, and full audit trail documentation with timestamps. Everything is accessible on demand for any ICE inspection or internal audit.
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