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Form I-9 Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)

The Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9 is a form issued by the U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services to verify the identity and employment eligibility of workers within the United States. U.S. Employers... more +
The Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9 is a form issued by the U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services to verify the identity and employment eligibility of workers within the United States. U.S. Employers must require all employees, both citizens and non-citizens, to complete an I-9 and present supporting documentation, such as a passport or green card. less -
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Best Practices for I-9 Compliance in 2024

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USCIS introduced a new Form I-9 to a single-sided sheet. All employers MUST now use the form version released in August 2023. The form is now available in fillable form on tablets and mobile devices...more

Mitratech Holdings, Inc

What Triggers an I-9 Audit?

The word “audit” can strike fear in the hearts of HR professionals across the country. With increasing fines, an I-9 audit can turn a small mistake into a big cost....more

Harris Beach PLLC

The “Modernized” H-2A Program: What Every Agricultural Business Needs to Know for 2025!

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Want to know more about the 2025 H-2A Visa Program? Besides reading the below deep dive, you can register for our September 10 webinar, where we'll discuss the 2025 process, employer obligations and compliance requirements,...more

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DHS Publishes Inflation-Adjusted Fines for Employer Noncompliance With I-9 Rules

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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

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What Has Been Happening at OCAHO in 2023-2024?

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From February 2023 to the present, the Office of the Chief Administrative Hearing Officer (OCAHO) issued four decisions concerning the amount of I-9 penalties.2 In all four cases, the employers underwent Immigration and...more

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Current Issues in Immigration Compliance

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As we start the second quarter of 2024, there are a number of important developments in immigration compliance involving many of the applicable agencies. ...more

Fisher Phillips

Employers Get Immigration Guidance from Government: Appeal I-9 Fines to Reduce Damage

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We rarely see a government body provide guidance to employers in such an extraordinary manner as we saw last month, when an immigration hearing officer sent a loud-and-clear message to employers facing I-9 fines: appeal your...more

Mitratech Holdings, Inc

It’s Time to Ditch the Paper I-9 Process

Tired of drowning in a sea of paperwork? Frustrated with the endless hours spent sifting through stacks of forms? It’s time to leave the old, cumbersome ways behind and embrace the power of digital transformation. Yes, we’re...more

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Employers Need to Pay Close Attention to Form I-9 Processing

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In today’s ever-evolving legal landscape, compliance with immigration laws is crucial for businesses of all sizes. Employers have a legal obligation to verify the employment eligibility of their workers, and one essential...more

Guidepost Solutions LLC

Navigating Corporate Risk: The Imperative of Thorough H-1B Program Audits

In the realm of corporate risk, immigration-related concerns often take a back seat. But a closer look at the current Administration’s actions reveals where priorities lie and which industries, sectors, and companies may be...more

Stokes Wagner

Department of Homeland Security Ends Covid-19 Temporary Flexibilities and Rolls Out New E-Verify Alternative Verification...

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Beginning in March of 2020, the Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (“ICE”) allowed employers to complete the I-9 process remotely on account of the COVID-19 pandemic. On May...more

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Immigration Insider | September 2023

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Revised Form I-9 and Verification Procedures- As a reminder, the revised I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification form must be used by all employers by November 1, 2023. In addition, new regulations provide a process for...more

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Immigration Compliance: Will Inflation Play a Bigger Role in I-9 Fines? 4 Takeaways for Employers

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At a time when inflation is on everyone’s mind, it appears that a federal immigration leader is paying attention and may let inflation play a slightly bigger role in I-9 fine assessments. The Chief Administrative Hearing...more

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ICE Issues New Form I-9 for Mandatory Use Starting November 1, 2023

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The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, verifies the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment in the United States. All U.S. employers...more

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Zooming In On The I-9: Five Things Employers Need To Know About Remote Immigration Verification

In July, the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced its long-awaited modernization of the I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification process. The new rule became effective August 1, 2023, and allows...more

Mitratech Holdings, Inc

Avoiding Penalties and Audits: Understanding the Benefits of Electronic I-9 Compliance

Are you familiar with the I-9 Form? It may sound like just another piece of paperwork, but for employers in the United States, it carries significant weight. The I-9 Form is a crucial document used to verify an employee’s...more

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Virtual Inspection of Form I-9 Original Documentation Permanent Option for Qualified Retailers

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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. Saying it learned from the...more

Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP

New I-9 Form Available: Remote Document Review Permitted for E-Verify Employers

On August 1, 2023, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released a revised Employment Eligibility Verification form, commonly referred to as the I-9 form. To download a copy of the new I-9 form click here. While...more

Tarter Krinsky & Drogin LLP

New Form I-9 and Procedures for U.S. Employers: Does Your Business Qualify to Examine Documents Remotely?

Employers are required to use the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9) to verify the identity and employment authorization for...more

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Virtual Form I-9 Inspection Pilot Program for Non-E-Verify Employers

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On August 3, 2023, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) proposed a new Pilot Program for virtual Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification inspections that would apply to employers not currently enrolled in E-Verify....more

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DHS Introduces Alternative Remote I-9 Verification Procedure and New Form I-9

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While recent changes to the I-9 process may affect select employers, the release of a new I-9 form will present changes to all employers. Qualifying employers are able to utilize an alternative verification procedure to...more

Bond Schoeneck & King PLLC

Employer Reminder: New I-9 Form and Alternative Inspection Procedure Go Into Effect on August 1

Two new rules related to I-9 compliance -- just announced last week -- go into effect on Aug. 1, 2023. First, on July 24, 2023, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a new rule allowing an alternative procedure to...more

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Changes to I-9 Documentation Review Procedure for Qualified Employers; Release of New Edition of Form I-9

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Alternative I-9 Documentation Review Procedure Available to Qualified Employers Registered With E-Verify - In the Federal Register published on July 25, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Department of...more

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I-9 Forms: Back to (In-Person) Basics, But with a New Exception

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In March 2020, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) temporarily granted employers operating remotely due to the pandemic the flexibility to inspect employee I-9 documentation...more

Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt PC

DHS Announces New I-9 Form and New Limited Remote I-9 Verification

On July 25, 2023, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a new version of the Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification Form. The new version of the...more

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