Remote verification of identification and work authorization documents associated with Form I-9 will be an alternative option for qualified E-Verify users in good standing starting Aug. 1. That date is also when the new I-9 form will be available to download.
"The regulatory process worked as it should," said Eileen Lohmann, an attorney with Berry Appleman & Leiden in Washington, D.C., during the "SHRM Government Affairs: Form I-9 First Word Alert Webcast" on July 27.
The federal government responded to comments from employers and SHRM, who asked that remote verification allowed during the pandemic be made permanent.
"SHRM enthusiastically welcomes this new development, as we have been advocating for a remote Form I-9 verification process for years, particularly over the last three years with the implementation of the COVID-19 flexibilities," said Emily M. Dickens, SHRM's chief of staff and head of public affairs. "The Remote Form I-9 Alternative Procedure reflects the modern reality of the American workforce and HR processes and takes account of current and emerging technology—all while investing in the integrity and the security of the U.S. immigration system."
Background
A lot has happened in the Form I-9 space in the past few years, so it's understandable if employers are feeling overwhelmed, Lohmann said.
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