July 25, 2023
USCIS has outlined specific requirements that employers must meet to be eligible for the alternative procedure.
To qualify, employers must:
For employers eligible to use the remote verification option, the following steps must be completed within three business days of an employee's start date:
Additionally, employ
ers must be prepared to provide clear and legible copies of I-9 documentation to federal government officials in the event of an audit or investigation.
Employers who previously utilized remote COVID-19 document examination flexibilities may adopt the alternative procedure beginning August 1, 2023, to meet the current physical examination requirements by the August 30, 2023, deadline. These employers must ensure the following:
Employers must indicate their use of the alternative procedure and the date of the live video interaction in the appropriate section of Form I-9.
The revised Form I-9 is designed to be more user-friendly, allowing completion on tablets and mobile devices. With a reduced length of a single-sided sheet and eight pages of instructions (down from fifteen pages), the new form streamlines the verification process. USCIS has also updated the Lists of Acceptable Documents page, incorporating certain receipt notices and guidance on automatic extensions of Employment Authorization Documents (EADs).
As your trusted partner in navigating the intricacies of employment eligibility verification, HR Logics is dedicated to providing seamless support as you transition to the new
Form I-9
and explore the remote verification option, if applicable. Be sure to stay connected with our blog for regular updates and valuable resources to ensure your organization maintains full compliance with immigration regulations. Our team is here to guide you on the path to a
more efficient and compliant I-9 verification process
.
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