Is there a new I-9 form for 2021?

DHS Extends Form I-9 Requirement Flexibility (Effective June 1, 2021) This temporary guidance was set to expire May 31, 2021. Because of ongoing precautions related to COVID-19, DHS has extended the Form I-9 requirement flexibilities from June 1 to August 31, 2021.
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What is the current I-9 form?

Use Form I-9 to verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment in the United States. All U.S. employers must properly complete Form I-9 for each individual they hire for employment in the United States.
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Is there a new 2022 I-9 form?

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced an extension of the flexibility in complying with requirements related to Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, due to COVID-19.
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Is the I-9 form new?

A new Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification is in the works. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is seeking comments on its proposed changes to the form.
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Do I-9 forms need to be updated?

Do I-9 Forms Have to be Updated? Businesses do not have to update Form I-9 for employees as new versions of the Form are released. Employees are required to update an employee's documentation only when the employee's employment authorization document (EAD) or receipt has expired.
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How to Fill Out Form I-9 2021



When did New I-9 go into effect?

New Form I-9 Requirements for Employers Goes Into Effect May 1, 2020.
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Can you fill out an I-9 electronically?

Yes! In fact, electronic I-9's are the preferred method for this critical new hire form.
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Can you print an I-9 form?

These instructions will assist you in properly completing Form I-9. The employer must ensure that all pages of the instructions and Lists of Acceptable Documents are available, either in print or electronically, to all employees completing this form.
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Do employees have to fill out a new i9 every year?

Employees rehired three years after you originally completed their Form I-9 must complete a new Form I-9.
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Is E-Verify down 2022?

On April 1, 2022, USCIS will dispose of E-Verify records that are more than 10 years old, which are those dated on or before Dec. 31, 2011. E-Verify employers have until March 31, 2022, to download case information from the Historic Records Report if they want to retain information about these E-Verify cases.
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How do I update my i-9 form?

When it is necessary to update or reverify Form I-9, employers should take the following steps:
  1. Step 1: Ensure Documentation Provided Is Acceptable. ...
  2. Step 2: Complete Section 3 of the Form I-9. ...
  3. Step 3: Update Tracking Spreadsheet and Establish Need for Future Reverifications.
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Can an expired passport be used for I9?

No. Expired documents are no longer acceptable for Form I-9.
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Is there a new Form I-9 for 2020?

The Form I-9 is getting another makeover. The ubiquitous HR onboarding document used to record employment eligibility verification, as required by the federal government, is slated to undergo a significant structural overhaul by the time the current form expires on Oct. 31.
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Where do you get a I-9 form?

You can obtain information about Form I-9 from our website at www.uscis.gov or by calling 1-888-464-4218. USCIS Forms and Information What Is the Filing Fee? There is no associated filing fee for completing Form I-9.
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How many documents do you need for I-9?

For badging purposes—Two forms of identification (such as a state driver's license, state identification card, U.S. Passport, military ID card, birth certificate, or Social Security card). For I-9 purposes—You must choose from the List of Acceptable Documents : One document from List A, or.
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Does an I-9 need to be signed in person?

Since it must be done in person, employers essentially have two options for verifying I-9 documents for remote employees: Designate an authorized representative to inspect the documents for remote employees. Use a notary public.
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Do I-9 documents have to be originals?

No. Employees must present original documents. The only exception is that an employee may present a certified copy of a birth certificate.
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Can I 9s be electronically signed?

Employers are permitted to utilize an electronic version of Form I-9 and obtain electronic signatures. I-9 forms should be retained for three years after the date of hire or one year after the date employment ends, whichever is later.
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Can i9s be kept electronically?

Using an Electronic Storage System for Form I-9

You may retain Form I-9 using either a paper or electronic system, or a combination of both. If you complete a paper Form I-9, you may scan and upload the original signed form, correction or update, and retain it electronically.
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What happens if I-9 is not completed in 3 days?

If the new hire does not present acceptable identification documents by the end of three business days after the first day of work for pay, you may terminate the employee for failing to complete the I-9 form.
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How long is I-9 valid for?

Federal regulations state you must retain a Form I-9 for each person you hire for three years after the date of hire, or one year after the date employment ends, whichever is later.
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How often do you need to reverify an I-9?

Employers are required to reverify an employee's documentation only when the employee's employment authorization document (EAD) or receipt has expired. Reverification should occur no later than the actual expiration date of the work authorization.
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Do I need to update I-9 after green card?

A Permanent Resident Card with a USCIS-issued sticker extending its validity is a List A document and acceptable for Form I-9. Employers are not required to reverify the employment eligibility of a lawful permanent resident and should not reverify the employment authorization of this employee.
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Which 2 documents are required to be collected for a new employee?

Initial hiring documents
  • Job application form. ...
  • Offer letter and/or employment contract. ...
  • Drug testing records. ...
  • Direct deposit form. ...
  • Benefits forms. ...
  • Mission statement and strategic plan. ...
  • Employee handbook. ...
  • Job description and performance plan.
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