On July 21, 2023, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a new flexible option for remote completion of Form I-9 and inspection of accompanying identity and eligibility documents.

Until recently, DHS’ U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement required that all employers examine worker identification in person as part of completing Form I-9. For new hires far from an employer’s ...

Our Immigration Team explains how E-Verify employers can use a “remote” alternative Form I-9 document review for all employees, including those hired during the COVID-19 pandemic. A new Form I-9 goes ...

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