Update: New Form I-9 And Rule For Remote Inspection Of Documents

Effective August 1, 2023, employers participating in E-Verify in good standing have the option to conduct remote inspections of Form I-9 documents, pursuant to the federal Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) new rule. Under this alternative to the in-person inspection requirement, qualified employers can examine copies of approved I-9 documents, and conduct a live video conference to ensure that the documentation reasonably appears genuine. Employers must retain clear and legible copies of the I-9 documents presented. A qualified employer that chooses to adopt the remote inspection procedures must do so consistently for all remote employees tethered to the E-Verify hiring site. The employer must continue traditional in-person inspections and verifications for employees working on-site in a full-time or hybrid capacity.