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Revised Form I-9 to Verify New Hires Is Delayed
The Department of Homeland Security has delayed until at least April 3 the implementation of a revised Form I-9, which is used to verify the identity and work authorization of all newly hired employees. This means that all employers must continue to use the current (old) edition of Form I-9.
The revised form, the second in two years, was originally scheduled to go into effect on Feb. 2.
As it is now written, the primary change to the revised form eliminates expired documents — such as expired passports and driver’s licenses — from being used as proof of identity. However, the rule is now under review by the Obama Administration, and it may be subject to further modifications or withdrawn.
Homeland Security has also extended through March 4 the period during which it will accept written comments on the changes to the form.
For more information, e-mail David Crump at NAHB, or call him at 800-368-5242 x8491.
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