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USCIS Site Visit Compliance Guide for Employers

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Key takeaways

  1. Ensure your organization is fully prepared for USCIS site visits and I-9 audits by understanding what to expect and how to respond.
  2. Surprise inspections, complex compliance requirements, and small errors can put your business at risk of fines, visa revocations, or operational disruption.
  3. Deel Immigration helps employers stay audit-ready with centralized compliance tools, expert legal guidance, and EOR capabilities that simplify the entire process.

Employers are searching for clear, practical guidance on handling US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) site visits, I-9 audits, and immigration inspections. They want to know the types of visits, how they unfold, what documents are required, and how to prepare their teams.

Without preparation, surprise audits can expose compliance gaps, result in fines, or even trigger visa revocations—serious risks for businesses employing foreign talent. Even well-intentioned HR teams can be caught off guard by paperwork errors, missing documentation, or untrained staff.

Deel Immigration has guided thousands of employers and employees through complex US visa and immigration processes. With a 360° view of compliance, payroll, and legal obligations, Deel empowers organizations to stay ahead of evolving regulations.

This guide is written for HR leaders, People teams, legal and compliance professionals, and business owners who employ foreign nationals or are considering US expansion.

We know compliance can feel daunting. This guide is designed to demystify administrative site visits and audits while showing how Deel’s tools and expertise can help you avoid pitfalls, reduce risk, and support your team with confidence.

Who will benefit from this guide?

  • HR leaders responsible for immigration compliance and workforce planning
  • Legal and compliance teams navigating regulatory audits
  • Business owners employing foreign nationals in the US
  • Remote and global companies seeking scalable immigration support
  • International employers who want to reduce administrative burden with an EOR solution

What’s inside?

  • An overview of USCIS site visits and audits — random, targeted, and I-9 inspections
  • What officials look for, including petition accuracy (job title, job duties, work location, and payroll records), employee eligibility, and overall regulatory compliance
  • Step-by-step breakdown of what happens during inspections at offices and remote worksites
  • Risks of non-compliance and how they impact your business
  • Practical strategies to prepare, including documentation management, staff training, and mock audits
  • How Deel Immigration helps you stay audit-ready, with:
    • Centralized visa and compliance tracking
    • Secure, cloud-based document storage
    • Seamless EOR sponsorship for foreign workers
    • Access to expert legal counsel and on-the-ground support teams

Download the guide today and learn practical, expert-backed strategies for confidently handling USCIS site visits and I-9 audits.

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