In this podcast, WR Immigration Director of Visa Consulting Charlie Oppenheim, Partner Charina Garcia and Senior Associate Laura Bloniarz update HR professionals with the latest information from the March 2023 Visa Bulletin.
WR Immigration Podcast: Chatting with Charlie – Understanding the March 2023 Visa Bulletin
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I-9 Form Update: COVID-19 Pandemic-Related Temporary Policies, Employer Tips
The E-Verify program has issued a potentially confusing array of temporary policies related to the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic over a period of several years. Below is a summary of selected changes and employer tips related to Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. Physical Document Inspection Flexibilities Extended The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has extended the flexibility policy in complying with certain physical inspection requirements related to Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification to April 30, 2022. A further extension is always a possibility, depending on pandemic-related developments. The flexibility policy previously was set to expire on December 31, 2021, but ongoing safety concerns and related uncertainties led to the extension. What does an employer have to do if utilizing the physical inspection flexibility? According to DHS guidance, employers must still complete Section 2 within three business days of hire. However, now that includes inspecting the I-9 Section 2 documents remotely (e.g., via video link, fax, or email) and obtaining and retaining copies of the documents within three business days of hire. Employers are instructed to enter “COVID-19” as the reason for the physical inspection delay in the Section 2 Additional Information field once physical inspection takes place after […]
Form I-9: Out with the Old, In with the New
By Kimberley Best Robidoux Are you ready for November 1? If you’re wondering why we’re asking, it’s because November 1 is the day that employers may use ONLY the new edition of the Form I-9 (dated 08/01/2023). If you didn’t remember, never fear. At WR Immigration, we are I-9 geeks and keep track of all these dates so you don’t have to. And the new I-9 is definitely something to get excited about: it’s back to one page again (if you don’t count Supplement A (Preparer/Translator) and Supplement B (Rehire and Reverification), that is). Not only is the Form I-9 a one-page form again, but the instruction pages have been reduced from 15 to 8 and the List of Acceptable Documents (LOAD) has been slightly updated to provide employers and employees with links to I-9 Central and the M-274 Handbook for Employers that contain detailed information about many of the documents that are acceptable but not specifically listed on the LOAD. If you’re unsure or unaware of the details of the 50+ additional acceptable documents, contact a WR Immigration attorney for assistance to avoid potential discrimination in the I-9 process. And, do not forget about the new Alternative Procedure that […]
