As was previously reported, employers have until
August 30, 2023, to conduct in-person physical verification of
identity and employment eligibility documentation for all employees
who were onboarded using remote virtual verification between March
20, 2020 and July 31, 2023. Employers have been raising several
questions about this process. The USCIS has provided answers to
many of these questions. Below are some questions and answers with
some guidance by the USCIS:
Question: Who can be an authorized
representative (also referred to as Designated Representative)?
Answer: An authorized representative can be any
person you designate to complete, update, or make corrections to
Section 2 on your behalf. An authorized representative can be
anyone over the age of 18 such as an adult family member, friend,
neighbor, another employee (in California, the representative must
be a bonded immigration consultant, if acting for
compensation).
