Typically, Section 2 requires an employer to verify a USCIS-approved form of ID in person, no later than the third business day after the employee begins work for pay. With the temporary Form I-9 identification rules, employees can now virtually inspect documents, allowing them to comply with social distancing regulations and streamline the onboarding process.
But there’s a catch:
Barring an extension, the temporary rule is set to expire on April 30, 2022. Employers will have three business days to physically inspect all employee work authorization documents that were inspected virtually and update the Form I-9.
Knowing that this transition could significantly impact business operations, costs, and employee schedules, we encourage businesses to answer the Federal Register’s call for opinions on their new Form I-9 proposal— the one that doesn’t include remote employee verification as a permanent feature.
What can you expect from the New Form I-9 Forum?