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Form I-9 Inspections Immigration Procedures

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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How Employers and Healthcare Providers Can Navigate Immigration Enforcement

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Despite the anticipation of increased enforcement of US immigration laws, the rules and practical advice related to an employer’s legal duties under the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA) and what to do if US...more

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Updated ICE Fine Matrix for Form I-9 Violations

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On January 2, 2025, the most recent Form I-9 Fine Matrix outlining the costs for Form I-9 compliance violations was published in the Federal Register. After a government audit of an employer’s Forms I-9, Employment...more

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Be Prepared for Higher I-9 Fines and More I-9 Inspections

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On June 28, 2024, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a final rule imposing increased fines on employers for failure to comply with I-9 regulations. In addition to higher fines, employers should expect an...more

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How New I-9 Rule and Alternative Inspection Procedure Can Help Manufacturers

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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...more

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DHS Ends Temporary Suspension of Form I-9 Physical Examination Requirements and Announces Alternative Verification Procedure and...

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On July 21, 2023, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) announced multiple changes to the Form I-9 process. The changes narrow the circumstances in which employers may review I-9 documentation remotely....more

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DHS makes video inspections permanent for qualifying E-Verify participants, issues new Form I-9

Tuesday, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security published its new I-9 regulations, which will take effect next Tuesday, August 1. The regulations have two components: (1) a remote I-9 document examination procedure, and (2)...more

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DHS Proposes Rule Updating I-9 Verification Requirements

​​​​​​​On August 18, 2022, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a proposed rule in the Federal Register that would grant it broader authority to permit alternative document inspection procedures for I-9...more

McAfee & Taft

Does a four-month extension of the Form I-9 verification flexibilities signal major change is on the horizon at DHS-ICE?

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As the pandemic continues to loom, employers continue to grapple with the balance between safeguarding its workforce and complying with the Form I-9 in-person physical inspection requirements. Since March 20, 2020, the U.S....more

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Compliance in the Time of COVID-19: Government Defers I-9 Physical Inspection Requirements

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Maintaining a robust I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification process is a critical part of any business’ human resources function. As most HR professionals know, Form I-9 is used to verify the eligibility of workers to accept...more

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ICE Confirms Surge of I-9 Audits

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Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) confirmed in a news conference this week that it served more than 3,000 Notices of Inspection to businesses nationwide....more

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