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USCIS Releases new Version of Form I-9: What Employers Need to Know

Updated: Aug 1, 2022


On January 31, USCIS published a Federal Register notice introducing the new version of the Form I-9, which employers must use to verify the identity and employment authorization of their employees.

What to know:

  • The form is available for use now, but employers may continue using the previous version until April 30, 2020. Employers who fail to use the new Form I-9 after April 30 can be subject to penalties, enforced by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

  • Employers should not complete new Form I-9 for employees who already have an I-9 on file, unless they need to be re-verified.

  • In this new version of the Form I-9, USCIS has made several changes, including clarifying who can act as an authorized representative on behalf of an employer (and the effect of designating an authorized representative), as well as providing clarifications on acceptable documents for Form I-9.

We will be covering these updates in our new I-9 webinar, which can be found HERE.

Danielle Atchison

Business Immigration Lawyer

MDIVANI CORPORATE IMMIGRATION LAW FIRM

The information provided here does not constitute legal advice. It is general information regarding law and policy that may be applicable to your particular HR issue or legal problem. Information provided in this blog, or any of our other public posts, does not create an attorney-client relationship. For specific advice you can rely upon, please contact your attorney.

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