The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has recently published a revised version of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. By September 18, 2017, employers must use only the new version dated 07/17/17. Employers are required to complete Form I-9 to document verification of the identity and employment authorization of each new employee (both citizen and non-citizen), to work in the United States.
Revisions to Form I-9:
- The Consular Report of Birth Abroad (FS-240) has been added to List C- Employment Authorization.
- All certifications of report of birth issued by the Department of State have been combined in List C.
- Documents in List C have been renumbered.
Revisions to Instructions for Form I-9:
- The name of the Office of Special Counsel for Immigration-Related Unfair Employment Practices has been changed to Immigrant and Employee Rights Section (IER).
- Website address to access the Handbook for Employers: Guidance for Completing Form I-9 (M-274) has been revised.
- The Consular Report of Birth Abroad (FS-240) has been added to List C.
The changes listed above have been addressed in the Handbook for Employers: Guidance for Completing Form I-9 (M-274). Employers must continue to retain and store any previously completed Form I-9 for three years after the date of hire, or for one year after employment is terminated, whichever is later. Compliance Poster Company is in the process of developing a password-protected posting service which will allow our business partners to access these forms. For more information, please contact your Compliance Advisor at 1-800-817-7678.