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 April 30, 2022.
Because of ongoing precautions related to COVID-19, DHS has
extended the Form I-19 flexibilities until October 31, 2022.
Employers are encouraged to begin, at their discretion, the
in-person verification of identity and employment eligibility
documentation for employees who were hired on or after March 20,
2020, and who presented such documents for remote inspection in
reliance on the flexibilities first announced in March 2020.
