In a move aimed at streamlining and modernizing the employment verification process, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released a revised version of the Form I-9, the Employment Eligibility Verification form, on August 1, 2023. This updated form, with an edition date of 08/01/23, replaces the previous edition from 2019 (dated 10/21/19). The alterations mark a significant shift in the way employers verify the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States.
New I-9 Form
On or before May 1, 2020, employers must begin using a new I-9 form (Rev. 10/21/2019) in their hiring processes. There is no need to update existing I-9s for employees who previously and properly completed their forms. Other than a few changes to the instructions, there is little other change to the new form. For example, it clarifies that employers do not need to list “N/A” on unused lines.
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New I-9 Form: Deadline September 18, 2017
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) has issued a new form I-9 for all employers. Companies may begin using the new form now, but must begin using the new form by September 18, 2017. All collection and retention rules for existing I-9 forms remain in effect. A few changes were made to the list of acceptable documents in List C, and a few form instructions were revised.
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What if You’re Using the Wrong I-9 Form?
In a previous blog post I discussed that the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) published a new I-9 form for use after May 7, 2013. A client recently discovered that it had been using the old version of the I-9 form, and asked for my advice on how to correct it. After research and discussion with the USCIS, the answer is pretty simple. If you find yourself in the same position, complete a new,
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