On August 1, 2023, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released a revised version of the Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, which may be used now but must be used for all new hires and rehires starting November 1, 2023. The new form is a major change from
Articles Discussing Employment Eligibility For Non-Citizens.
How New I-9 Rule and Alternative Inspection Procedure Can Help Manufacturers
Proper completion of the Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9 is one of the most important responsibilities of employers, including manufacturers, at the beginning of the hiring process. Saying it learned from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department of Homeland Security has published a final rule that provides eligible employers completing the I-9 an optional alternative to the in-person physical document examination method that employers have followed as part of the Form I-9 process since its inception in 1986.
Virtual Inspection of Form I-9 Original Documentation Permanent Option for Qualified Retailers
Proper completion of the Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9 is one of the most important responsibilities of employers, including retailers, at the beginning of the hiring process.
New Form I-9 Requirements and Optional Remote Document Verification Process
In this episode, Jen and Megan Donaghey, Shaw Law Group’s Form I-9 guru, discuss the new Form I-9 and processes, and the now permanent remote document verification process available to qualified employers.
Modernized I-9 Compliance: New Form I-9 and Remote Verification Options for Certain Employers
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COVID-19 Flexibilities Come to an End and Other I-9 Changes
DHS Announces Permanent Remote I-9 Document Verification for E-Verify Employers
By: DHS Announces Permanent Remote I-9 Document Verification for E-Verify Employers
On July 24, 2023, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a final rule in the Federal Register that allows E-Verify employers to remotely verify the I-9 documents of newly hired employees after July 31, 2023, the sunset date of
USCIS Announces Alternative Procedure for Completion of Form I-9 – Permanent Virtual Verification
In an ever-evolving digital landscape, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has given employers a new option for verifying employment eligibility.
Changes to the Form I-9 (and Some Other Things!)
It’s rare that the Form I-9 makes headlines, but tomorrow will be one of those rare occasions! On June 21, 2023, the Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) announced that on July 25, 2023, it will issue its final rule on its “Optional Alternatives to the Physical Document Examination Associated with Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9),” referred to as the “Alternative Process.”
DHS Makes Qualified Employers’ Virtual Inspection of Form I-9 Original Documentation Permanent Option
On July 21, 2023, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a final rule, which will be officially published on July 25, 2023, that will provide eligible employers filling out the Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9 an optional alternative to the in-person physical document examination method that employers have followed
DHS Announces the Release of a New Form I-9 and a Remote Verification Option for Certain Employers
On July 21, 2023, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced that it would publish a revised Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. In addition, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced a final rule establishing an optional remote procedure for employers meeting certain requirements to complete the I-9 employment verification process.
Remote I-9 Verification Ending Soon
During the pandemic, employers that hired employees who worked exclusively in remote settings due to COVID-19 precautions were temporarily exempt from the in-person inspection requirements for documents presented in connection with Form I-9. Under these circumstances, it was permissible for employers to remotely inspect the documents (over video link, fax, or email), and they were instructed to note “COVID-19” until such time that the documents could be inspected in person.
Employers Have 30 Days to Reach Compliance after I-9 COVID Flexibilities End on July 31, 2023
On May 4, 2023, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Immigration Customs and Enforcement (ICE) announced that employers have 30 days to reach I-9 compliance after COVID-19 flexibilities end on July 31, 2023. Under this announcement, all employees onboarded using remote verification must have in-person physical verification of
Employer Remote Verification of I-9 Documents Sunsets on July 31, 2023
By: Employer Remote Verification of I-9 Documents Sunsets on July 31, 2023
On May 5, 2023, Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced the sunset of the pandemic provision allowing employers to review I-9 employment verification documents remotely. On July 31, 2023, employers must return to the pre-pandemic practice of physically inspecting newly
What Does the End of Title 42 and I-9 Flexibility Mean for Employers?
U.S. immigration policy and the Biden administration’s response to the ongoing migration crisis have been hot topics in the news. We break down potential considerations for employers as the pandemic-era immigration policy ends and border crossings from individuals without documentation in search of asylum are expected to rise sharply.