Vijay Thakkar has more than 12 years of HR Operations experience, including 8 years helping employers improve their Form I-9 management and E-Verify compliance, especially for mergers & acquisitions, internal and external I-9 audits, training and development, migration to the electronic system, I-9 escalations, quality checks, strategic planning, and building standard operating procedures with a keen interest in US immigration and global mobility.

Prior to joining Experian, Thakkar has served as Levi Strauss & Co’s I-9 subject matter expert, an investigator to the behavioral health unit at the US Army, and Sustainability Analyst at his alma mater the University of Texas at Arlington from where he earned his Master’s in Human Resource Management and MBA.

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I-9 Compliance with Puerto Rico Birth Certificates: What Employers Need to Know

Learn how employers can maintain I-9 compliance when a Puerto Rico birth certificate is used as a list C document.

Published: October 19, 2023 by Vijay Thakkar
Employment Authorization Documents 540-day Extension Ending

The 540-day extension of employment authorization documents is reverting to a standard 180-day extension Oct. 27.

Published: October 2, 2023 by Vijay Thakkar
How to Prepare for And Handle External I-9 Audits

Learn what to expect during external I-9 audits and how to best prepare so you can reduce your risk of fines and penalties.

Published: August 9, 2023 by Vijay Thakkar
How to Conduct an Internal I-9 Audit

An internal I-9 audit can improve compliance and overall I-9 management. Learn how to conduct one for your organization and reduce your risk of errors.

Published: July 10, 2023 by Vijay Thakkar
Employer Guide for a Form I-9 Standard Operating Procedure

Learn how a Form I-9 standard operating procedure can help employers and employees maintain better compliance with Form I-9 requirements.

Published: June 27, 2023 by Vijay Thakkar
New Florida Law Requires E-Verify

A new Florida law requires using E-Verify for employers with more than 25 employees. Learn what your business can do to remain compliant.

Published: May 16, 2023 by Vijay Thakkar
Pros and Cons of Using E-Verify

Learn more about the pros and cons of using E-Verify before deciding whether to integrate this system in the process of verifying employment authorization.

Published: April 20, 2023 by Vijay Thakkar
Building and Leading a Team For an I-9 Form Audit

Successfully completing an I-9 form audit involves building and leading an audit team. This overview covers recommended team roles and how to support them.

Published: April 12, 2023 by Vijay Thakkar
Form I-9 Acceptable Documents

Get insights into Form I-9 acceptable documents to better complete the employment verification procedure and stay compliant.

Published: March 31, 2023 by Vijay Thakkar
FAQs About Form I-9 Compliance

Check out our answers to the most frequently asked questions about Form-9 completion to secure compliance and improve your I-9 management.

Published: January 24, 2023 by Vijay Thakkar
How to Prevent Form I-9 Mistakes

Read about the most common Form I-9 mistakes and the best practices to employ so your organization stays compliant and avoids heavy fines.

Published: January 17, 2023 by Vijay Thakkar
Form I-9 Compliance Overview

Learn more about Form I-9 compliance, how to complete its sections and stay informed with recent changes introduced in response to the pandemic.

Published: December 21, 2022 by Vijay Thakkar
Benefits of Automated I-9 Management

Find out how to use automated I-9 management to reduce errors in document processing within stipulated timelines followed by higher security and compliance.

Published: November 13, 2022 by Vijay Thakkar
What Is E-Verify?

Looking for an answer to "what is E-Verify?" Learn how this program works to better understand its benefits, especially in light of recent updates.

Published: November 11, 2022 by Vijay Thakkar
Best Practices for an I-9 Audit

Read this guide to find out how to prepare for an I-9 audit so your business can avoid common mistakes that cause fines and penalties.

Published: November 8, 2022 by Vijay Thakkar
7 Steps to Improve I-9 Compliance

Check out the experts’ tips on proper I-9 administration and learn how to secure and improve I-9 compliance with these best practices.

Published: October 6, 2022 by Vijay Thakkar
I-9 Violations, Mistakes and Fines: How to Avoid Them

Form I-9 compliance is essential. A mistake can result in a severe penalty. Protect your bottom line: read our resource on how to avoid I-9 violations.

Published: August 31, 2022 by Vijay Thakkar
Watch: 7 Ways to Improve I-9 Compliance

Learn 7 ways to improve I-9 compliance from Experian Employer Services experts in this webinar.

Published: August 17, 2022 by Vijay Thakkar,

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