U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a new version of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification.  Employers are required to use Form I-9 to verify the identity and employment authorization of their employees.  Beginning November 1, 2023, employers must use the latest Form I-9, which was released August 1, 2023.   The current I-9 may be used through October 31st.

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If you are unsure if you are using the correct form, check the date in the lower lefthand corner of the form.  The new form is dated 08/01/23; the current form is dated 10/19/2019.  There are many modifications to the new Form I-9.  Major changes are as follows:

• “alien” is now “noncitizen”
• a new device-friendly format is available for tablets or mobile phone
• a 1-page form which includes only Sections 1 and 2
• separate pages for the preparer/translator section and rehires and reverification to be used as needed
• instructions reduced from 15 pages to 8 pages

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Important: As of August 1, 2023, employers who enroll in E-Verify can remotely examine employee I-9 documents.  

Click here to access the new form

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Source: American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers‍