In the ever-evolving landscape of workforce management, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has introduced a revamped I-9 form. The updated form reduces the I-9 down to a single page and creates two new supplements, one for reverifications/ rehires and the other for preparers/ translators to use. One notable addition to the new I-9 form is the provision for optional remote document examination, offering some employers greater flexibility in the hiring and onboarding process. This significant change allows eligible employers to remotely review and verify a new hire’s I-9 identity and employment authorization documents, alleviating the need to physically examine the documents in person. At present, only E-Verify employers in good standing can utilize this new optional remote document examination process. The traditional, in-person method of I-9 document review and completion remains available to all employers. For more information on the new I-9 and the remote document examination process, please consult the following resources:
