USCIS announces newly revised Form I-9 with 60-day
phase-in period.
On March 8, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
announced a newly revised Employment Eligibility Verification form,
Form I-9, which employers are required to use to verify the
identity and employment authorization of newly hired employees.
Employers should start to use the new Form I-9 immediately. Use of
prior versions of the Form I-9 will no longer be permitted
beginning May 7, 2013, which is 60 days from the announcement's
publication in the Federal Register. The Federal
Register announcement can be viewed here.
What Does This Mean for My Company?
Employers should begin to use the new version of the Form I-9,
"(Rev. 03/08/13)N," immediately. However, USCIS
recognizes that some employers, particularly those who rely on
electronic Form I-9 platforms, may need additional time to make
necessary updates to their business processes to allow for use of
the new form. Accordingly, USCIS
