Source: DHS, 9/1/21 The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Immigration
and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced an extension of the flexibility in
complying with requirements related to Form I-9, Employment Eligibility
Verification, due to COVID-19.This temporary guidance was set
to expire August 31, 2021. Because of ongoing precautions related to COVID-19,
DHS has extended the Form I-9 requirement flexibility policy until December 31, 2021. See the original ICE news release from March 23, 2020 for more information on how to obtain, remotely inspect, and retain copies of the identity and employment eligibility documents to complete Section 2 of Form I-9. Please also consult ICE’s guidance for clarification on this provision. Employers must monitor the DHS and ICE's Workforce Enforcement
announcements about when the extensions end and normal
operations resume. E-Verify participants who meet
the criteria and choose the remote inspection option should continue to follow
current guidance and create cases for their new hires within three business
days from the date of hire. Please see COVID-19 webpage for more information.
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