USCIS Released New Form I-9

As promised, the United States Citizen and Immigration Services (USCIS) has published a new form I-9. Employers may continue to use the current Form I-9 through October 31, 2023, but must implement the new form after that date or face penalties. 

Major changes to the Form I-9 include:

• Reduction of sections 1 and 2 into a single-sided sheet;

• It’s been designed to be filled in as a form on mobile devices and desktops alike;

• Section 1 ‘Preparer/Translator Certification’ has been moved to a standalone supplement to be provided when necessary;

• Section 3, ‘Reverification and Rehire’ has been moved to a standalone supplement to be printed as necessary;

• Revised list of acceptable documents page to include some acceptable receipts and provide guidance and links to information on automatic extensions of employment authorization documentation;

• Reduction in instructions on page 8;

• Includes a checkbox allowing employers who participate in E-Verify indicate that they remotely examined identity and employment authorization documents instead of reviewing documents in person. 

Note that employers who do not participate in E-Verify are not eligible to use the remote examination procedures and must continue to inspect acceptable documents in-person, including in-person verification by an authorized representative for remote employees. 

If you would like assistance or guidance in completing the new Form I-9, or complying with the Form I-9 identification or retention requirements, or conducting internal I-9 audits, please reach out to us here at ExpeditionHR.