Verifyi9 Launches Free Form I-9 “Mini-Audit”
Verifyi9 has launched a service enhancement that will help reduce our clients’ financial liabilities in the event of an ICE Form I-9 inspection or desk review. We will now review … Read more
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Continue to Use Current Form I-9
Employers should continue using the Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, after its expiration date of Oct. 31, 2022 until further notice. DHS will publish a Federal Register notice to announce the … Read more
Reminders for DACA Recipients and Employers that Work Authorization Continues After the Latest Decisions in the DACA Litigation
On October 5, 2022, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals partially upheld a July 2021 district court decision finding that the original DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) program (established … Read more
Timetable for Clearing Up Old TNCs Announced
The Social Security Administration has resumed normal operations following the COVID pandemic, but is still experiencing a backlog and delays in processing referred E-Verify Tentative Non-Confirmations. If you have pending … Read more
CBP Announces Change to Form I-94 Numbering Structure
The identifying number issued with Form I-94, Arrival/Departure Record, will soon look a little different. Beginning in May 2019, the 11-digit identifier will end in two letters. Customs and Border … Read more
Recognizing Valid Identification Documents
We recently published an article in the Help Desk to help you recognize the most obvious fraudulent identification documents. Sometimes, however, a new hire will present a valid document that just doesn’t … Read more
The Three Day Rule and Completing Form I-9
Timely completion of the I-9 form and submission to E-Verify is more important than you might think. It pays to understand all E-Verify deadlines, but the E-Verify Three Day Rule … Read more
When Photo Matching is Required
The photo matching step is required when a new employee presents one of the following documents for the I-9 form: Permanent Resident Card (I-551) Employment Authorization Document (I-766) Unexpired U.S. … Read more
Re-Verifying Inactive or Laid Off Employees
If employees are on an inactive leave status but are reinstated to an active work status, are they a “new hire” or a “rehire”? Should I complete a new Form … Read more
Detecting Fake Identification Documents
Sometimes, it can be difficult to determine whether or not the identification documents presented by a new hire are legitimate. Thankfully, you are not required to be a documents expert, … Read more