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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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Tips on Physical Reverification of Virtually Verified Remote Employees

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As was previously reported, employers have until August 30, 2023, to conduct in-person physical verification of identity and employment eligibility documentation for all employees who were onboarded using remote virtual...more

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Protecting Your Most Important Assets: Your People

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We’re facing a new reality with COVID-19 nowadays, and as we look towards the future? We have to consider a world where remote work and remote staffing have been proven to be a viable alternative to the traditional office...more

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Form I-9 Requirements Flexibility Extended for 30 Days

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On Friday May 15, 2020, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced they would extend flexibility related to in-person Form I-9 compliance that was granted earlier...more

Dentons

Remote Work, Furloughs, Layoffs Impact Foreign Workers

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The wide-ranging effects of COVID-19 touch immigration laws in some significant ways. This quick guide will help you avoid pitfalls and know when to contact your attorney....more

Clark Hill PLC

DHS Relaxes I-9 Form Requirements for Remote Employers

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On March 20, 2020, the Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) announced that it would exercise discretion to defer the “physical presence” requirement for remote workplaces in light of the COVID-19 pandemic....more

Rivkin Radler LLP

U.S. Department of Homeland Security Relaxes I-9 Requirements

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In response to the current public health crisis, the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced today that it will allow certain employers to defer the physical presence requirements associated with...more

Williams Mullen

Coronavirus and I-9s: DHS Relaxes I-9 Requirements for Remote Workers

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Under federal law, employers and new hires must complete the Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification process to ensure that all employees employed in the United States are lawfully authorized for employment. This...more

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DHS Demonstrating Flexibility in Response to COVID-19

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Physical Presence Requirement - As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, and effective March 20, 2020, the Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) is permitting employers to defer the requirement to physically inspect...more

McGuireWoods LLP

DHS Announces Flexibility in Form I-9 “Physical Presence” Requirement During COVID-19

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In response to measures taken by many employers to limit physical proximity and slow the spread of COVID-19, on March 20, 2020, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) temporarily deferred the “physical presence”...more

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DHS Announces Flexibility in Form I-9 Compliance Requirements

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The US Department of Homeland Security will defer the physical presence requirements for Form I-9 completion for employers and workplaces that are operating remotely and permit virtual review, which must be timely....more

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Potential Immigration Compliance Issues Raised by Coronavirus Travel Restrictions, Work-from-Home Policies, and Layoffs

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As the spread of COVID-19 prompts increasing travel restrictions, and as layoffs become an unfortunate reality in many industries, both U.S. employers and employees holding temporary work visas in the United States need to be...more

Fox Rothschild LLP

Breaking News: DHS Announces Flexibility In Requirements Related To Form I-9 Compliance And Automatic Extension Of Time To Respond...

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Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement Announcement of March 20, 2020: Due to precautions being implemented by employers and employees related to physical proximity associated with COVID-19, the...more

Proskauer Rose LLP

DHS Temporarily Allows Remote Completion of Form I-9

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Proskauer's Immigration Practice Group is advising clients on an array of challenges as companies find it difficult to comply with their Immigration and Reform Control Act (IRCA) obligations and maintain the legal status of...more

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