2025 Updates to Form I-9 and E-Verify
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The Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) recently issued a news release announcing a 30-day extension in I-9 compliance flexibility, to July 19, 2020, due to continued precautions related to COVID-19.
DHS made the initial I-9 compliance flexibility announcement on March 20, 2020 (available here). In its statement, DHS recognized the difficulty employers might have attempting to physically review their employee’s identity and employment authorization documents in the employee’s presence due to COVID-19 related remote-work and social distancing guidelines. DHS stated that it would “exercise discretion to defer the physical presence requirements associated with [Form I-9].”
According to the initial announcement, employers engaging employees in remote-work have some temporary flexibility in I-9 compliance:
Even though DHS is granting some flexibility in I-9 compliance, there are some limitations to keep in mind:
With the latest extension announced by DHS, the expiration date for these accommodations is now July 19, 2020. While this announcement may help employers practice social distancing, it’s always a good idea to talk with your legal counsel before taking advantage of the I-9 compliance flexibility rules to make sure you stay compliant.
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