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ARTICLE · 25 NOVEMBER 2016

The New I-9 Form Is Now Available

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The most current version of the I-9 form is now available (www.uscis.gov) and employers must use only this version beginning on January 22, 2017.

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The most current version of the I-9 form is now available (www.uscis.gov) and employers must use only this version beginning on January 22, 2017. Some of the key changes to the form include the following:

  • Section 1 – Now asks for "other last names used" rather than "other names used"
  • The addition of prompts to ensure information is entered correctly
  • The ability to enter multiple preparers and translators
  • A dedicated area for including additional information rather than having to add it in the margins
  • A supplemental page for the preparer/translator

On November 17, 2016, U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) held a conference call during which officials shared additional valuable information that should be of interest to employers regarding this new I-9 form. As USCIS explained:

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