SF's J-1 visa renewals hit in May — audit your I-9s now

Panko Alerts · May 12, 2026

Your summer J-1 workers from last year need to renew or extend by June 1st, and ICE audits spike right after expiration deadlines. Walk through your I-9 folder this week and flag anyone whose work authorization expires before July 4th weekend — you'll need new docs or they're off schedule until renewal clears. SF operators got hit hard in summer 2025 when they kept expired J-1s on payroll during the 'renewal pending' period. Set calendar reminders for 30 days before each expiration so you're not scrambling during your busiest service periods.

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Source: Panko Alerts