Immigration

New and Updated

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  How To

  How to Reverify an Employee's Expiring Employment Authorization on the Form I-9

  Updated to reflect the expiration of a rule on October 26, 2023 that temporarily increased the Employment Authorization Document automatic extension period for certain renewal applicants to 540 days.

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  Editor's Choice

  Trust But (Remotely) Verify: Your Guide to the Form I-9 Alternative Document Examination Procedure

  On the same day it released a new version of the Form I-9, US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a long overdue modernization of the employment eligibility verification process. This guide helps employers prepare for the optional alternative procedure for remotely examining employees' identity and work authorization documents, provides tips to successfully adopt and complete the new process and answers several frequently asked questions.

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  Handbook Templates

  Employment Eligibility and Work Authorization Handbook Statement

  Updated statement and guidance to reflect an optional virtual verification procedure for employee Form I-9 documentation, effective August 1, 2023. 

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  Legal Timetable

  DHS Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Final Rule Takes Effect

  Updated to reflect the ruling of the US District Court for the Southern District of Texas finding the final rule preserving the DACA program unlawful.

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  Quick Reference

  E-Verify Dos and Don'ts

  Updated to reflect information related to the optional alternative procedure for remote documentation verification, effective August 1, 2023.

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  FAQs

  By when must an employer start using the newest Form I-9?

  Updated to reflect information related to the Form I-9 dated 08/01/23.

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  FAQs

  Are there any changes to the lists of acceptable documents for the newest Form I-9?

  Updated to reflect information related to the Form I-9 dated 08/01/23.

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  FAQs

  Are there any format changes to the newest Form I-9?

  Updated to reflect information related to the Form I-9 dated 08/01/23.

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  FAQs

  Are there any consequences for using an outdated version of the Form I-9?

  Updated to reflect information related to the Form I-9 dated 08/01/23.

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  FAQs

  Do name changes need to be updated on the Form I-9?

  Updated to reflect information related to the Form I-9 dated 08/01/23 and the optional alternative procedure for remote documentation verification, effective August 1, 2023.