by Caroline Tang, VISANOW’s Senior Manager of Legal Services
In light of comprehensive immigration reform discussions, we have been hearing more and more about the importance of employment eligibility verification. The USCIS has already been at work to develop and implement a new, more efficient system for verifying an employee’s authorization to work in the United States.
Starting May 7, 2013, employers must use the new I-9 form issued by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Prior versions of the I-9 are no longer accepted.
The USCIS has published the new I-9 form, as well as an updated M-274 employer handbook. The new form has been expanded to two pages, adding additional data fields and instructions.
Next steps for the I-9 process
Going forward, employees must receive the full set of instructions when completing the I-9. Employers may also now accept a printed electronic Form I-94 record in cases where U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued a paperless I-94 at a selected port of entry.
VISANOW offers comprehensive I-9 services, including storage, audits, and implementing compliance processes. If you have any questions about the impact of the new I-9 form on your immigration processes, or about any other immigration services, please don’t hesitate to contact the VISANOW team, or connect with us on Facebook and Twitter.
