We previously told you about the
expired Form I-9 (Rev. 03/08/13 N) that remained effective
until the new "smart" version was released. A new Form
I-9 was finally rolled out in November 2016, and employers will be
required to use it starting January 22, 2017 or face civil
penalties.
Employers are not required to update information on file for
existing employees, but need to make sure that all new hires
complete the revised form. You can confirm that you are using the
most up-to-date version by cross-checking the revision date
information on the bottom left corner of the Form I-9, which should
indicate "(Rev. 11/14/2016 N)."
The new "smart" form has been geared toward minimizing
the occurrence of common technical errors and providing further
assistance to ensure forms are completed properly. However, the
Form I-9 is not electronic I-9 software. While the form allows
users to fill out the forms on the computer, it still requires
employers to print the form for
