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Remote Examination of I9 Documents Allowed under Proposed DHS Rule
On July 21, 2023, DHS released early a proposed rule (official release coming on July 25) (click here) that will allow an optional alternative for employers to remotely examine Form I-9 documentation. The new DHS alternative authorizes employers enrolled in E-Verify the option to remotely examine their new hires’ identity and employment authoriza...
Is the new I9 form ready for employers to use on August 1, 2023?
Yes. The long-awaited new version of Form I‑9, Employment Eligibility Verification (PDF, 483.6 KB) is now available for use. Starting August 1, 2023, this version contains changes to the form and instructions, including shortening the Form I‑9 to one page and reducing the instructions to eight pages. Employers may begin using the new Form I‑9...
Florida Clarifies Details Related to new E-verify law
Recently, the Florida Department of Revenue released some important FAQs for the new Florida E-verify law. Click here to review and download the DOR Information sheet. Here are some of the more important new employee eligibility and e-verify questions and answers: Is an employer required to certify the employment eligibility of Florida and non-Flor...
New I9 Form to be Released on August 1, 2023
On Aug. 1, 2023, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will publish a revised version of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. Among the improvements to the form is a checkbox employers enrolled in E-Verify can use to indicate they remotely examined identity and employment authorization documents under an alternative procedure authoriz...
Common Form I9 Errors and How to Avoid Them
The Form I-9 is used for verifying the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment in the United States. It is mandatory for new hires from organizations of all sizes. Here are 14 common errors that can occur when completing Form I-9 and how to avoid them: Failure to complete all required fields:......
Remote I9 Document Review Approved thru April 2022
The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) recently announced that it has extended its temporary policy allowing employers to inspect Form I-9 documents virtually through April 30, 2022. This policy has been extended a dozen times since it was originally issued in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. If your business continues to operate remo...
How to Fix I9s Completed for Remote Employees Because of COVID-19
Since March 20, 2020, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has given employers flexibility when completing I9 forms for employees that are working remotely because of COVID-19 safety precautions. The physical presence requirements associated with the Form I9 (it is required to physically review the original employee identity and employment aut...
Did your Publix I9 Immigration Certification Letter expire?
Recently, a Florida Publix vendor contacted our office in need of an updated annual I-9 Immigration Certification Letter. The Publix Contract Management team had notified the company that its annual certification letter had expired and if it was not updated, the company was at risk for having its services being halted until received. Consultstu res...
Publix Vendor Independent Third Party Immigration Reviews
Publix Super Markets, Inc. is celebrating its 90th Anniversary and has grown to over 1,200 stores across seven states. If your company is trying to become a supplier of equipment or construction services with Publix, you will be expected to comply with all federal, state and local laws and regulations, including the regulations in the......
Can We Accept Expired List B documents for Form I-9 during COVID-19?
On May 1, 2020, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced a temporary policy due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Many areas are under stay-at-home orders and some online renewal services have restrictions and employees may experience challenges renewing a state driver’s license, a state ID card, or other Form I-9, List B document. Until f...
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