U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that employers should continue to use the current version of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, even after the expiration date of August 31, 2019 [I-9 Central, What’s New, 8-27-19]. USCIS said it will publish a revised version as soon as it becomes available.
USCIS also reminded employers that they must complete Form I-9 for all newly hired employees to verify their identity and authorization to work in the United States.
Form I-9 Central Is an Employer’s Resource
USCIS created I-9 Central as a resource for employers and employees. The website contains valuable information, including:
- A What’s New page for important announcements about Form I-9 and E-Verify
- The M-274, Handbook for Employers
- A Questions and Answers page
- A page on how to complete and correct the Form I-9
- Other learning resources
To learn more about federal and state laws, regulations, and information to keep your company's payroll operations in compliance, check out Payroll Source Plus!
Jyme Mariani, Esq., is Managing Editor of Payroll Currently and Payroll Information Resources for the APA.
