How a Government Shutdown Impacts I-9 and E-Verify
September 27, 2023
As September 30, 2023, approaches and Congress September 30, 2023, is fast approaching, and Congress has yet to agree on government funding. This standstill has left many employers...
USCIS Provides Form I-9 Guidance for Employers Affected by the Hawaii Wildfires
September 22, 2023
Recently, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued guidance due to the wildfires in Maui, Hawaii. This notice addressed local...
Avoid Pitfalls When Using New Remote I-9 Verification Policies
September 19, 2023
Employers using E-Verify and maintaining good standing can complete the employment eligibility verification (Form I-9) remotely. However, employers must ensure they...
Form I-9 Grace Period for COVID-19 Remote Flexibilities Have Expired
September 08, 2023
The temporary remote flexibilities introduced by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on March 20, 2020, ended on July 31, 2023. In addition, the grace...
Remote Form I-9 Made Available for Employers Not Using E-Verify
August 21, 2023
Since the announcement and release of the remote flexibilities for employment eligibility verification (Form I-9), the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently...
Department of Homeland Security Introduces New Remote I-9 Verification Rule
July 26, 2023
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has released a new permanent option for remote verification of Form I-9. This new regulation will allow some employers...
USCIS Announces Deadline for Physically Verifying Form I-9
July 7, 2023
Due to the pandemic that started in 2020, the federal government allowed employers to verify employment eligibility (Form I-9) documents remotely. However, these flexibilities...
House Considers Amended Version of Dignity Act
The U.S. House of Representatives is considering H.R. 3599, an updated version of the Dignity Act. Reps MarĂa Elvira Salazar (R-FL) and Veronica Escobar (D-TX) introduced the bill. The Act intends to...
For How Long Should Employers Retain the Form I-9?
Employers often mark summer as the time to review and purge unnecessary documents, such as personnel files. This annual purge typically takes place in July and involves evaluating Form I-9s. Due...
Big Changes on the Way for the Employment Eligibility Verification Process in July
Recent announcements from the state of Florida and the federal government indicate upcoming significant changes. These changes pertain to the employment eligibility...