The new Form I-9 includes updated requirements for employers. Here are the latest changes:
- The new Form I-9 became publicly available on August 1, 2023.
- Employers must begin using the new Form I-9 by November 1, 2023.
- To confirm that you are using the latest version, check for the date “08/01/2023” in the lower left corner of the document.
- Employers who continue to use the old Form I-9 after November 1, 2023, may face fines.
- The latest version of Form I-9 can be found on the USCIS website.
Important Updates on Form I-9:
- Sections 1 and 2 have been merged into a single sheet.
- The formatting has been simplified to facilitate digital downloads.
- Sections for Preparer/Translator Certification and Reverification and Rehire have been moved to separate supplement forms.
- The phrase “alien authorized to work” has been updated to “non-citizen authorized to work.”
- Instructions for the “List of Acceptable Documentation” section have been revised.
- A checkbox has been included for employers to indicate that they have examined Form I-9s through E-Verify.
- The overall content has been condensed from 15 pages to 8 pages.
- Instructions for electronically verifying Form I-9 have also been added.
Verifying Form I-9s Through E-Verify:
- Employees will complete the updated I-9 form.
- The form should be examined during a live video conference.
- Annotate the I-9 by checking the additional information box.
- Open a case in E-Verify.
- Save copies of all I-9 forms for remote employees.
These updates are designed to streamline the I-9 verification process and ensure compliance with employment eligibility requirements.
