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USCIS published a notice in the Federal Register on Nov. 24, 2015, to inform the public of proposed changes to Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. The public may provide comments on the proposed changes for 60 days, until Jan. 25, 2016. For a detailed summary of the proposed changes, please see the I-9 Central webpage.
DHS announced it has revised its regulations affecting H-1B1, E-3 and CW-1 nonimmigrants and Certain EB-1 immigrants. Visit the Enhancing Opportunities page for additional information and Form I-9 instructions. Please see the Federal Register Enhancing Opportunities Final Rule for detailed information.
On June 24, 2015, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced the designation of Nepal for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months effective June 24, 2015, through December 24, 2016.
E-Verify Connection (PDF) is an e-newsletter for all employers and employees. The December issue highlights the enhanced I-9 Central website and the opportunity to submit comments on proposed changes to Form I-9. The newsletter also includes Form I-9 tips and other topics related to employment eligibility verification.
When completing or updating Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, an employee who has employment authorization under the TPS designation for Sudan or Nicaragua may present an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) that has been automatically extended by this Federal Register Notice (F
Each year, E-Verify scores far above the average for customer satisfaction. This year, E-Verify’s customer satisfaction index score even moved a point higher to 87; that’s 23 points above the government average. We are proud that our customers love using E-Verify. View the findings of the 2014 Annual Customer Satisfaction Survey (PDF) for more information.
The Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has extended and redesignated the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation for South Sudan for 18 months from May 3, 2016, through November 2, 2017. These actions allow eligible nationals of South Sudan (or persons without nationality who last habitually resided in South Sudan) to register or re-register for TPS in accordance with the notice published in the Federal Register.
USCIS published the updated M-274, Handbook for Employers: Guidance for Completing Form I-9 (PDF). The Handbook for Employers provides employers with detailed guidance for completing Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. This version, which published Jan. 22, 2017, replaces the previous version which was published on April 30, 2013. It reflects revisions to Form I-9, which was revised on Nov. 14, 2016.
On Jan. 17, 2017, a new rule, “Retention of EB-1, EB-2, and EB-3 Immigrant Workers and Program Improvements Affecting High-Skilled Nonimmigrant Workers” amending DHS regulations went into effect. The regulatory amendments provide for the automatic extension of the validity periods of certain Employment Authorization Documents (Form I-766) for up to 180 days if the employee:
Beginning Jan. 22, 2017, employers must use the 11/14/2016 N version of Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification, to verify the identity and work eligibility of every new employee hired, or for the reverification of expiring employment authorization of current employees (if applicable). This date is found on the lower left hand corner of the form.