ICE Announces Alternative Documentation Inspection Procedures For E-Verify Employers

At a Glance

The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has announced it will allow alternative documentation inspection procedures for employers enrolled and in good standing in the E-Verify program, starting on Aug. 1, 2023.

Background

All employers are required to complete a Form I-9 for every person hired for employment after Nov. 6, 1986. Completion of this form has traditionally required employers or their authorized representatives to examine originals of an employee's identity and employment authorization documents, in the physical presence of the employee, within three business days of hire.

As part of a desire to increase flexibility given the changing workplace environment after the pandemic to accommodate remote positions, ICE, starting Aug. 1, 2023, will allow remote review of employee documents during I-9 completion for certain employers. Remote document inspection will only be available to employers enrolled in E-Verify, and only at