USCIS Introduces Revised Form I-9 for Remote Work Verification
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will release a revised version of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, on August 1, 2023. The updated form includes improvements such as a checkbox for employers enrolled in E-Verify to indicate remote examination of identity and employment authorization documents. This alternative procedure was authorized by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and allows certain employers to remotely examine Form I-9 documents. Employers must be enrolled in E-Verify, retain copies of all documents, conduct a live video interaction with the employee, and create an E-Verify case for new hires. The revised form also includes other changes, such as reducing sections, making it fillable on tablets and mobile devices, and providing additional guidance on acceptable documents. The new form will be available on uscis.gov on August 1, 2023, and all employers must use it starting November 1, 2023.