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Employment Eligibility Verification

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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 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 -

Best Practices for I-9 Compliance in 2024

Buchalter on 9/18/2024

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

E-Verify: What Manufacturers Need to Know

Shipman & Goodwin LLP on 8/6/2024

Most U.S. employers and workers have heard of E-Verify, but what is it? More critically, is it required for your manufacturing business? E-Verify is a free internet-based program, run by U.S. Citizenship and...more

USCIS Trial Launch of E-Verify+: What Employers Need to Know

McGuireWoods LLP on 6/26/2024

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

The Ultimate I-9 Form FAQ: Get All Your Questions Answered Here

Mitratech Holdings, Inc on 6/6/2024

Are you feeling overwhelmed by the complexities of the I-9 Form? Fret not, as we’ve got you covered with this ultimate FAQ guide!...more

Reminder: Employers Must Use Updated I-9 Form

Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP on 4/11/2024

Despite the U.S. Department of Homeland Security issuing a revised version of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, last year, many employers continue to use an outdated version of the form... Employers must use...more

Valentines Day Glitch: E-Verify Photo-Match Mayem

Seyfarth Shaw LLP on 2/16/2024

On the morning of February 14, 2024, several clients reached out after encountering issues with the photo matching tool in E-Verify. They reported discrepancies where the photos transmitted by E-Verify did not align with the...more

Trade Nafta (TN) Visa Holders Are NOT Free Agents – Spotting the Unauthorized Nonimmigrant for Form I-9 Compliance

Dickinson Wright on 12/14/2023

Employers continue to face compliance challenges in determining whether a new hire is work authorized for Form I-9 purposes, given the dynamic changes in immigration policy and regulation. For instance, this year alone, U.S....more

Workplace Law Forecast 2024 - Your workplace law recap for 2023 and predictions for 2024 to help you prepare for the coming year.

Fisher Phillips on 12/4/2023

When I reflect on the relationship that our firm has with our clients, I’m most proud of the fact that you can always count on us. That often means defending complex litigation, steering you through regulatory threats,...more

To E-Verify or Not to E-Verify: Weighing the Pros and Cons

Fisher Phillips on 11/16/2023

Employers often have questions about whether they should use E-Verify to help determine whether their new hires are authorized to work in the United States. The program – which matches I-9 data with the information in various...more

Are You Aware of New Options for Remote I-9 Completion? 11 Best Practices for Employers

Fisher Phillips on 11/10/2023

Every U.S. employer must verify employees’ identity and eligibility to work – and while this process has generally been done in person, the federal government recently gave another option for qualified E-Verify employers to...more

Employers Must Use New Form I-9, Effective Nov. 1, 2023

Holland & Knight LLP on 11/7/2023

Employers are responsible for using U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Form I-9 to verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment in the United States. Effective Nov. 1,...more

Alert: New Form I–9 and Remote Document Inspection

Robinson+Cole Manufacturing Law Blog on 11/7/2023

Starting November 1, 2023, all employers must use the revised Form I–9, Employment Eligibility Verification (edition date 08/01/23), when completing the employment eligibility verification process for employees. Employers may...more

Immediate Action Required: Make the Swift Switch to the New Form I-9

Epstein Becker & Green on 11/7/2023

As we previously reported, this summer, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced significant updates to enhance the employment verification process. In...more

Employers Are Now Required to Use Revised Form I-9 as of November 1

Lerch, Early & Brewer on 11/7/2023

As of November 1, 2023, employers are required to use the revised Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification form. This form includes a reference to an August 1, 2023 edition date....more

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

Woods Rogers on 11/2/2023

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

Revised I-9 Becomes Mandatory November 1, 2023

Burr & Forman on 11/2/2023

United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has instituted a revised Form I-9 that is mandatory for all employers, starting November 1, 2023. USCIS announced the new version in August, in part to aid with...more

New Form I-9 Required Starting November 1, 2023‎

Locke Lord LLP on 11/1/2023

On August 1, 2023, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) released a new Form I-9 that employers must use to verify the identity and employment authorization of their employees. The new form recognizes...more

New Form I-9 Required as of November 1, 2023

Littler on 10/31/2023

The new Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, which was released on August 1, 2023, must be used for all new hires, effective November 1, 2023. The grace period—during which an employer could use the new Form I-9 or...more

All Employers Must Use New I-9 Form Starting November 1: Best Practices for Employers to Maximize Compliance

Fisher Phillips on 10/30/2023

Federal immigration officials made critical changes over the summer to modernize the I-9 employment verification process, not only announcing a new I-9 Form but providing a remote verification alternative for qualified...more

The New Form I-9 Is Here - Are You Using It?

Miller & Martin PLLC on 10/26/2023

In July, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a new Form I-9 that employers must use beginning November 1, 2023. Compared with the older Form I-9 (Rev. 10/21/19), the new form has been...more

Cracking the Code: Understanding the Ins and Outs of I-9 Compliance Processes

Mitratech Holdings, Inc on 9/15/2023

If you’re an employer or HR professional, you’ve likely heard about this important aspect of hiring and onboarding. But what exactly is I-9 compliance? And why is it crucial for your business?...more

Immigration Insider | September 2023

Kerr Russell on 9/12/2023

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

Important Changes to Form I-9 Verification: What Employers Need to Know

Venable LLP on 9/11/2023

Over the past two months, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) made multiple changes to the employment verification process, which directly impact the review and approval of employee identity and employment...more

USCIS to Revert to 180-day EAD Automatic Extension Starting October 26, 2023

Burr & Forman on 9/6/2023

On May 4, 2022, the Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) issued a rule temporarily increasing the Employment Authorization Document (“EAD”) automatic extension period for certain renewal applicants. Under the temporary...more

USCIS Launches New Form I-9, Alternative Procedure for Virtual Documentation Inspection

Cooley LLP on 9/1/2023

The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently launched a new Form I-9 for employers verifying employment eligibility and announced a new alternative procedure permitting certain employers to inspect employees’...more

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