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Confused About the I-9 Changes? Your COVID-19 Flexibilities and Other I-9 Questions Answered

Aug 2, 2023 | Announcements, I-9, Webinars

As of July 31, 2023, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has ended the COVID-19 Flexibilities that permitted virtual inspection of identity and work authorization documents for the I-9 process. All employers that utilized this COVID-19 Flexibilities option are now required to re-inspect the identity and work authorization documents in-person or via a new Alternative Procedure by August 30, 2023. Additionally, a new version of Form I-9 is available as of August 1, 2023. If you’re confused about the details of these recent changes, make sure to attend our webinar on August 10, 2023, at 11:00 am PT, where we will discuss:

  • The end of COVID-19 Flexibilities – what must be Completed by August 30, 2023?
  • The New Alternative Procedure for Virtual Inspection of I-9 Documents – Who can use this procedure?
  • The new Alternative Procedure–What is it?
  • The new Form I-9–what employers need to know
  • The new DHS Pilot Programs

Webinar Details

Host

Kimberley Best Robidoux, Partner, WR Immigration

Date and Time

August 10, 2023, 11:00 am PT

Register Here


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