According to the Department of Homeland Security’s U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the updated Form I-9 (Rev. 03/08/13) is to be used immediately. They are, however, extending a 60-day grace period to employers to allow them time to update any electronic systems with the revised form. Effective May 7, 2013, only the Form I-9 (Rev. 03/08/13) should be used.
Compliance issues do not generally make for pleasurable reading, but compliance is a necessary aspect of running a successful business. If you currently have employees or are thinking about hiring employees, you will want to know about the latest Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9 (Form I-9) that was released for use on March 8, 2013.
According to the Department of Homeland Security’s U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the updated Form I-9 (Rev. 03/08/13) is to be used immediately. They are, however, extending a 60-day grace period to employers to allow them time to update any electronic systems with the revised form. Effective May 7, 2013, only the Form I-9 (Rev. 03/08/13) should be used.
One of the most significant changes to the Form I-9 is the expansion of the form from one to two pages, excluding the accompanying instructions and acceptable documents list. The form also provides expanded instructions and additional data fields.
You can find the new form on the USCIS website at www.uscis.gov. Both a Spanish and an English version are available; however, the Spanish version should be used for reference only unless you are an employer or employee in Puerto Rico.
Remember, new employees hired in the United States are required to complete the form within three days of hire.
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Darlene Fenn is a Southern California HR consultant with over 20 years of experience in HR and the prevention methods a business needs to minimize risk and maximize their human ROI. You can find out more information on Darlene at www.cohrconsulting.com.
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