When Should Employers Start Using New Form I-9?
MurthyDotCom The USCIS “encourages” employers to begin using the new Form I-9 immediately. Employers are not, however, required to start using the new form until its publication in the Federal Register, which is expected in the near future. Once they are using the new form, employers are not permitted to accept any documents that are not on the List of Acceptable Documents for the new Form I-9. While employers do not need to complete new forms for existing employees, they must use the new form for all new or returning employees who require re-verification. MurthyDotCom Conclusion MurthyDotCom The USCIS has indicated that the new, revised Form I-9 is a “further step in USCIS’s ongoing work toward reducing the number of documents used to confirm identity and work eligibility.” It also appears that some employees may be negatively affected by this change. We at the Murthy Law Firm will update our readers on this topic as new information becomes available. Copyright 2007, MURTHY LAW FIRM.
