Immigration Compliance, Audit Protection & Employer Defense

Contreras Law Group provides comprehensive immigration compliance guidance, audit protection, and employer representation for businesses employing foreign workers under programs such as H-2B, H-2A, PERM, TN, and other employment-based visas. 

Our goal is to help employers avoid enforcement issues before they arise — and to defend them effectively when audits or investigations occur. 

 Employers using foreign labor face increased scrutiny from multiple government agencies, including: 

• U.S. Department of Labor (DOL)
• Wage and Hour Division (WHD)
• U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
• Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) 

Even well-intentioned employers can face audits, fines, or debarment due to technical violations, documentation gaps, or misunderstandings of complex regulations. 

Compliance is not optional — it is an ongoing obligation. 

We work with employers to implement compliance systems that are practical, scalable, and audit-ready, including: 

• Program-specific compliance reviews (H-2B, H-2A, PERM, TN) 
• Recruitment and advertising compliance 
• Wage and payroll compliance guidance 
• Job duty and position consistency analysis 
• Record-keeping and documentation standards 
• Policy and procedure development 

Our approach focuses on preventing problems, not just reacting to them. 

If your business is selected for an audit or investigation, early and informed response is critical. 

We represent employers in connection with: 

• DOL audits and requests for information 
• Wage and Hour Division investigations 
• USCIS site visits and compliance reviews 
• Notices of Intent to Deny or Revoke 
• Program debarment proceedings 

We manage communication with government agencies, prepare responses, and help employers understand their rights and obligations throughout the process. 

Many of our clients choose ongoing compliance support to reduce risk and ensure continuity. 

We offer: 

• Annual or seasonal compliance reviews 
• On-call compliance guidance 
• Pre-filing risk assessments 
• Audit response preparedness 
• Workforce planning support 

This allows employers to focus on running their business while we help manage immigration risk. 

If compliance issues or violations are alleged, our role is to advocate, respond, and mitigate exposure. 

We work to: 

• Clarify misunderstandings 
• Correct deficiencies where possible 
• Protect future program eligibility 
• Minimize operational disruption 

Our representation is strategic, informed, and focused on long-term outcomes.  

 Whether you are planning to hire foreign workers or already employ them, compliance should be part of your overall business strategy. 

We offer consultations to help employers understand: 

• Compliance obligations by visa type 
• Risk areas specific to their industry 
• How to prepare for audits 
• When proactive review makes sense