In response to the ongoing challenges presented by COVID-19, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) introduced an alternative verification procedure for the Form I-9, which businesses use to verify an employee’s identity and legal authorization to work in the United States. In addition, a new edition of the Form I-9 itself has been released. As…
Timely regulatory interventions continue to shape our legal landscapes, and one such recent development comes in the field of I-9 Employment Verification. On July 21, 2023, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the institution of a new final rule which provides employers a remote option for inspecting employee documents in compliance with I-9 employment…
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) has recently conveyed that employers are required to use a revised Form I-9 by November 1, 2023. A fresh rule authorising employers to utilise an alternative documentation verification system for employees operating remotely is also introduced by USCIS. The alterations indicate significant changes for businesses across the nation,…