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Avoiding I-9 Compliance Problems: How to Properly Complete, Retain, and Purge the I-9 and Avoid Fines

On August 1, 2023, the USCIS published a Revised Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, along with several rule 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 Starting on Nov. 1, 2023, the prior version of Form I-9 is obsolete and no longer valid for use.The USCIS states that, “The newly updated Form I-9 contains myriad revisions to the form and its instructions to streamline these materials and reduce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.Areas CoveredNew changes and updates to the Form I-9New rules on remote verification for E-Verify usersEmployer and employee responsibilities when completing Form I-9Proper processing of each section of the new Form I-9 Instructions about many of the fields on the formRevised Lists of Acceptable Documents including acceptable receipts for employment authorization documentation Overview of E-Verify and the benefits of choosing to be a userTips on how to stay compliant with the employment eligibility verification requirementWho Should AttendAll employers, HR professionals, Business owners, Office Managers, Supervisors and Managers.Why Should You AttendFines 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.Topic BackgroundOn August 1, 2023, the USCIS released its long-announced revision of the Form I-9. Federal law requires that every employer who recruits refers for a fee, or hires an individual for employment in the U.S. must complete Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification.



On August 1, 2023, the USCIS published a Revised Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, along with several rule 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.

Areas Covered

  • New changes and updates to the Form I-9
  • New rules on remote verification for E-Verify users
  • Employer and employee responsibilities when completing Form I-9
  • Proper processing of each section of the new Form I-9
  • Instructions about many of the fields on the form
  • Revised Lists of Acceptable Documents including acceptable receipts for employment authorization documentation
  • 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

Who Should Attend

All employers, HR professionals, Business owners, Office Managers, Supervisors and Managers.

Why Should You Attend

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.

Topic Background

On August 1, 2023, the USCIS released its long-announced revision of the Form I-9. Federal law requires that every employer who recruits refers for a fee, or hires an individual for employment in the U.S. must complete Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification.