On April 2, 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a new version of Form I-9, which bears a Jan. 20, 2025, edition date and is available for download. This version of the form will be valid through May...more
Immigration reform played a key role during the presidential campaign cycle. Given the starkly different philosophies between the current and incoming administrations, changes to federal immigration policy are imminent....more
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published on June 28, 2024, increased civil monetary penalties for employer noncompliance with Form I-9 rules. Each year, penalties pursuant to the Immigration and Nationality Act of...more
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a trial launch of E-Verify+ on May 29, 2024. This trial will enable E-Verify to conduct testing and receive feedback to refine the E-Verify+ product before releasing...more
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On July 21, 2023, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a new flexible option for remote completion of Form I-9 and inspection of accompanying identity and eligibility documents. This option is available to...more
On May 4, 2023, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced an end to the temporary flexibility permitting Form I-9 documents to be inspected remotely. Employers will have 30 days to reach compliance with Form...more
On August 18, 2022, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a Proposed Rule titled Optional Alternatives to the Physical Document Examination Associated With Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9). The...more
The days of speculation may have ended. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) acting director recently made clear that Form I-9 audits and worksite enforcement actions will surge in the coming year....more
United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has officially published the long awaited revised Form I-9.
The clock is now ticking— While employers may begin using the new Form I-9 immediately, all employers...more
Employers take note: a new Form I-9 is in the making. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), part of the Department of Homeland Security, announced on November 24, 2015, that it is seeking public comment on the...more