New I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification Form Announced by USCIS

Employment Law

New I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification Form Announced by USCIS

Jul 24, 2017 | Employment Law

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (“USCIS”) announced on July 17, 2017 that it has released a newly revised Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification Form. Federal law requires all employers to complete a Form I-9 for each individual hired for employment in the United States.

Employers can begin using the revised version of the Form I-9 now, or continue to use the previous version of the form (11/14/16 rev. date). However, as of September 18, 2017, only the new Form I-9 will be acceptable.

The USCIS has published a revised Handbook for Employers: Guidance for Completing Form I-9 which is intended to assist employers in understanding and complying with the new Form I-9. Among the revisions that the USCIS made to the Form I-9 are changes to the List of Acceptable Documents for the Form I-9, including:

  • Adding the Consular Report of Birth Abroad (Form FS-240) to List C;
  • Combining all certifications of report of birth issued by the Department of State (Forms FS-545, DS-1350, and FS-240) into selection C #2 in List C; and
  • Renumbering all List C documents except the Social Security card.

Employers do not need to complete a new Form I-9 for any current employee with a properly completed Form I-9 already on file, unless re-verification is applicable.

Additional information is available at https://www.uscis.gov/news/alerts/revised-form-i-9-now-available

LinkedIn

Follow us on LinkedIn to view the latest blogs from our team.

About – Business Insights

Our business blog focuses on issues affecting Virginia, D.C. and Maryland business owners as well as those in other jurisdictions throughout the country. We provide timely insight and commentary on federal and state rules and how they affect you. If you are interested in having us cover a specific topic, please let us know.

About – Employment Law

As employment law constantly changes, the attorneys at Bean, Kinney & Korman stay up to date on the law as it develops. Our blog topics focus on those changes and what you need to know about them, ranging from severance agreements and the FLSA to social media in the workplace and recent court decisions. If you are interested in having us cover a specific topic, please let us know.

About- Real Estate

This blog focuses on real estate, land use and construction-related topics affecting Virginia and the Washington, D.C. metro area. With topics ranging from contract drafting and negotiation to local and regional land use project updates, the attorneys at Bean, Kinney & Korman provide timely insight and commentary on the issues affecting owners, builders, developers, contractors, subcontractors and other players in the industry. If you are interested in having us cover a specific topic, please let us know.

NLRB Delays Start Date for New Joint Employer Rule

On October 26, 2023, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB or Board) issued a new rule, with an effective date of December 26, 2023, establishing the standard for determining joint employer status under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). The NLRB’s new rule...

The Risks of Reusing Employment Document Templates

As we navigate through 2023, the employment law landscape continues to shift and evolve, more so than many experts had anticipated. The dynamic regulatory framework has been particularly noteworthy, with federal government agencies actively weighing in and reshaping...

EEOC Touts its Aggressive Enforcement Efforts in FY’23

On September 29, 2023, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC or Commission) announced its year-end litigation round-up, summarizing the Commission’s enhanced efforts to enforce federal employment laws. The EEOC enforces Title VII of the Civil Rights Act,...