HR Alert: Another Extension for Form I-9 Virtual Verification Flexibility — This Time for an Additional 60 Days
Giselle Carson Sep 30, 2020 in I-9 and E-Verify
Tag: Form I-9
On September 15, DHS and ICE announced another extension of the flexibility of virtual verification to comply with the requirements of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. Previously, the deadline for flexible verification was set to expire on September 19. This time the extension is for 60 days. The expiration date for this accommodation is now November 19, 2020. Keep in mind, however, that this provision only applies to those workplaces and employers that are operating […]
Continue ReadingVideo FAQs: Flexible Form I-9 Verification, Sample COVID I-9 Verification, and How You Can Get the I-551 Stamp You Need for Employment Authorization Evidence
Giselle Carson Aug 13, 2020 in Videos
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Continue ReadingDiscover How to Complete Form I-9 Under the New Flexible Rules. USCIS Shows Us How.
Giselle Carson Jul 8, 2020 in I-9 and E-Verify
In an unusual move, USCIS recently posted examples of annotated Forms I-9 as guidance for employers. They cover both remote employment authorization inspection and performing the required physical inspection once normal operations resume. All told, USCIS provided seven Form I-9 examples. These are meant to assist employers with documentation resulting from the temporary policy allowing employers to inspect Section 2 documents remotely using video, fax, email, or other. Currently, this flexibility is set to expire […]
Continue ReadingAre You Ready to Complete I-9 Verification for an F-1 STEM OPT EAD? Read This First.
Giselle Carson Jun 9, 2020 in Immigration
Some F-1 students may apply for work experience for up to 36 months, something that benefits both them and employers. To enjoy this benefit, F-1 students have to correctly apply for an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) and go through the I-9 Verification process. How do you do this? First, STEM students need to remember that they must apply correctly and timely for this benefit. Just one day of delay can make the difference between being […]
Continue ReadingAlert for Post Covid-19 Workplaces: What You Should Know Right Now about I-9 Compliance
Giselle Carson Jun 9, 2020 in I-9 and E-Verify
Over the past few months, many employers took advantage of pandemic-inspired relaxation of Form I-9 review policies that allowed for employers to examine employment eligibility documents remotely. Now that many physical locations are reopening, things are changing again. What exactly do employers need to do? For Employees Hired Utilizing Remote Verification Within three business days of resuming normal operations, you should require any employees who were hired utilizing remote verification to show up in person […]
Continue ReadingUSCIS Releases Updated Q&A on Temporary Policies for Form I-9 and E-Verify
Giselle Carson Apr 13, 2020 in I-9 and E-Verify
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, DHS has provided some temporary flexibility to the E-Verify and Form I-9 requirements. Here are the latest Q&As from USCIS on this topic, which should be helpful to employers. Read on.
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