The I-9 “temporary flexibilities” that were born out of the COVID emergency expire today. Employers now have 30 days from today — or until August 30, 2023 — to get all of their I-9 forms into compliance for those employees (a) who were hired after March 2020, and (b) whose identification records were not physically… Read More
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DHS Announces Release of New I-9 Form
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently issued a new federal I-9 form. This is the form that all employers must use in order to verify a new employee’s eligibility to work in the United States. Employers can continue to use the old I-9 form only until May 7, 2013. After that date, the new… Read More
U.S. Department of Homeland Security to Grant Work Permits to Undocumented Individuals
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that, beginning sometime in the next 60 days, certain undocumented individuals who have continuously resided in the United States for at least 5 years will be eligible for “deferred action” from deportation and will be given work permits for 2 years. In addition, the individuals’ status and… Read More