DHS Extends Temporary flexibility for Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification again – now 1/31/21
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In March, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced new temporary flexibility in consenting to requirements related to Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, because of COVID-19.
This temporary policy was initially planned to last for 60 days. However, due to ongoing pandemic conditions, USCIS extended the policy a few times, most recently until 31st December 2020. Because of ongoing precautions related to COVID-19, on December 23, 2020, DHS again extended this policy an extra 30 days until 31st January 2021.
DHS Extends Temporary Flexibility for Form I-9
This provision only applies to employers and working environments that are working distantly. See the original news release for more data on the most proficient method to acquire, remotely inspect, and hold duplicates of the identity and employment eligibility documents to finish Section 2 of Form I-9.
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E-Verify members who meet the criteria and choose the remote inspection alternative should continue to follow current guidance and create cases for their recently recruited employees within three business days from the date of hire. Kindly observe the COVID-19 website page for more information.
DHS advises that it will continue to monitor the ongoing national emergency and give updated guidance as needed.
