Should employers start using the new I-9 right away?
They can, but they will not be required to shift to the new I-9 until 30 days after the federal government issues a formal notice in the Federal Register. 3. Are there reasons to start using the new I-9 now rather than waiting for the required change-over date? Yes. The List of Acceptable Documents on the new version of the I-9 is shorter, cleaner and accurate as to current law. It will simply be a bit easier for people to use. There is no harm in getting a head start on using the new form. Once the new I-9 formally goes into effect, (a) employers will be legally barred from using prior versions of the I-9 form, and (b) employers will face liability if they accept one of the five documents which have been removed from List A, the List of Acceptable Documents for purposes of documenting an employee’s identity and employment eligibility. 4. How do I know if I’m using the correct, new Form I-9? The new Form I-9 bears a revision date of 06/05/07 in the lower right hand corner of each page.
