Overview

On August 1, 2023, the USCIS published a Revised Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, along with several rules changes. Starting on Nov. 1, 2023, the prior version of Form I-9 is obsolete and no longer valid for use.

The USCIS states that, “The newly updated Form I-9 contains myriad revisions to the form and its instructions to streamline these materials and reduce employer and employee burden associated with the form.” The revised Form I-9 reduces Sections 1 and 2 to a single-sided sheet and is designed to be a fillable form on tablets and mobile devices. It also revised the list of acceptable documents to include some acceptable receipts, as well as provide guidance and links to information on automatic extensions of employment authorization documentation.

Additionally, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a final rule allowing E-Verify employers to remotely examine Form I-9 verification documents. The new form I-9 subsequently has a checkbox to indicate when an employee’s Form I-9 documentation was examined using a DHS-authorized alternative procedure.

In this webinar, you will learn about  Form I-9 requirements, step-by-step instructions on how to complete each section, acceptable documents, retention and storage, and an overview of E-Verify

Why you should Attend

The U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) is going all-out in its "bold new audit initiative" to crack down on employers who violate immigration laws. Administrative I-9 audits are ICE's tool of choice.

Fines have increased dramatically for employers who fail to properly complete, retain, and purge the USCIS Form I-9. It is essential that your Form I-9 administration process is correct, accurate, and timely. This webinar will discuss the new changes in detail, and help you understand what they mean for your business.

You will learn how to process, verify, and store these forms, so that you won't worry about your onboarding process. You will understand what USCIS and other agency auditors will look for, so you can educate your workforce and administration on why this process carries the importance that it does.

Areas Covered in the Session

• How to avoid common pitfalls of I-9 employment verification
• New changes and updates to the Form I-9, and remote verification
• Employer and employee responsibilities when completing Form I-9
• Proper processing of each section of the USCIS Form I-9
• Overview of E-Verify and the benefits of choosing to be a user
• Tips on how to stay compliant with the employment eligibility verification requirement
• Proper maintenance, retention, and destruction of Forms I-9
  

Who Will Benefit

• All Employers
• HR Professionals
• Business Owners
• Office Managers
• Supervisors and Managers