What is the role of on-site visits in CTIP verification?

• A. To observe practices firsthand and corrobor documentation.
• B. To measure only office aesthetics.
• C. To replace the need for record review.
• D. To negotiate pricing.

Answer: (A)

On-site visits are about verifying reality on the ground. They let you observe actual practices and talk to workers and managers, so you can see how policies are implemented in real conditions rather than just what’s written in documents. By watching operations and cross-checking what you see with records, contracts, and recruitment materials, you can confirm that wages, hours, safety measures, contracts, and recruitment processes are being followed. This direct evidence helps you catch gaps, inconsistencies, or indicators of trafficking or forced labor that paperwork alone might miss, and it shows whether controls and policies are actually in place and functioning.

They are not about measuring office aesthetics, they do not replace the necessary record review, and they are not about negotiating pricing.