Proposed changes to form i-9 2016 pdf

Many of the proposed changes on the new form are touted by uscis as being intended to help reduce technical errors and. The proposed changes would expand form i9 from two to three pages including the list of acceptable documents. The new i9 form can be accessed through the link below. Jul 20, 2017 fry this is the second new form i9 to be released in the past 12 months. On march 28, 2016, the uscis published a 30day notice in the federal register inviting public comment on the proposed changes to form i9, employment eligibility verification. The public may comment on the proposed changes for 30 days, until april 27, 2016. This report consists of a balance sheet, an income statement, and supporting schedules. Handbook for employers guidance for completing form i9. Uscis revises employment eligibility verification form i9. Mar 17, 2016 abil members also noted that various changes, such as a proposed rule making changes to use of the employment authorization document for i9 purposes, are in the works and that implementing a new form while these significant developments are in flux will add significant confusion for employers. The public has 60 days to provide comments from that point, until january 25, 2016. This coming fall, the department of homeland security may release its updated version of the form i9.

Employers, employees, recruiters and referrers for a fee limited to agricultural associations, agricultural employers, or farm labor. On march 28, 2016, uscis published a 30day notice in the federal register. Note that it will still be a two page document but there are some formatting changes which uscis hopes will make the form easier to complete. Many of the proposed changes to form i9 were designed to reduce. Uscis made minor changes to the form and its instructions. What employers should know about the new smart form i9. The instructions must be available during completion of this form. We reported in a previous blog post that the new version of form i9 was planned to include changes to allow entrepreneurs seeking to enter the country under the international entrepreneur rule aka ie rule to present their foreign passport and i94 as list a documents in section 2. Improvements to form i9 include new fields, reformatting to reduce errors, and clearer instructions to both employees and employers. After january 21, 2017, all previous versions of form i 9 will be invalid. After that date, they must change over to using the newest version. Citizenship and immigration services uscis invites the general public and other federal agencies to comment upon this proposed revision of a currently approved collection of information.

Citizenship and immigration services uscis form i9 omb no. Employers are liable for errors in the completion of this form. Sep 28, 2016 completing form i 9 form i 9 snagajob 092816 6 7. Employers should begin using this updated form as of jan. Citizenship and immigration services uscis is at it again. Uscis published a notice in the federal register on november 24, 2015 to inform the public of proposed changes to the form i 9. This date is found on the lower left hand corner of the form. Uscis seeks comments on proposed changes to form i9 uscis published a notice in the federal register on nov. Many of the proposed changes to form i 9 are intended to help reduce technical errors and help customers complete the form on their computer after they have downloaded it from uscis. Uscis released a revised version of form i9, employment eligibility verification, on july 17. Uscis notes that despite the agencys continued efforts at improving both the form and the instructions. Uscis proposes new form i9 labor and employment legal news. Dec 07, 2015 the proposed changes to the form i 9 released this november are intended to accomplish two goals.

Citizenship and immigration services uscis today published a revised employment eligibility verification form i9 for use. Employers are permitted to use the former version revised march 20 through january 21 of 2017. This new i9 should be used immediately for all new hires, but is not needed for current employees unless those employees require reverification. Fry this is the second new form i9 to be released in the past 12 months. The current version of the form i9 is set to expire on 33116.

Realizing the new form i 9 will be out by nov 22nd, this session will cover all the changes in depth that includes the areas that have been updated, when do you have to start using the form as well as many other common mistakes or misunderstandings about the correct completion and storage of your forms i 9. This announcement follows usciss march 28, 2016, federal register notice announcing a 30day period for the public to comment on its proposed changes to the i9 form. Entering form i9 information new hire i9 section 1. Abil urges cautious implementation of new proposed smart i9. On august 25, 2016, the federal office of management and budget omb approved a revised form i9. Once released, the updated form i9 is scheduled to have. Citizenship and immigration services, everify user manual for. The version that has been in effect since 20 marked 0308 will become. Proposed changes would greatly simplify i9 process, reduce technical errors. The public may provide comments on the proposed changes for 60 days, until jan. Dec 11, 2015 the current version of the form i 9 is set to expire on 33116. The instructions must be available, either in paper or electronically, during completion of this form. Expired form i9 still in effect employers have until april 27 to comment on proposed changes to new form the current version of the form i9, the most fundamental tool hr professionals use to determine if applicants are eligible to work in the u. After this date, employers must use the new form for employment eligibility verification.

Consider using an automated i 9 systemask your aurico representative about our robust electronic i 9 system. Until the office of management and budget approves any revised version of the form i9 and the form is posted by the uscis, employers should continue to use the current version of the form, despite the fact that this version of the form was set to expire on march 31, 2016. Jan 19, 2016 the public may provide comments on the proposed changes for 60 days, until jan. Abil members also noted that various changes, such as a proposed rule making changes to use of the employment authorization document for i9 purposes, are in the works and that implementing a new form while these significant developments are in flux will add significant confusion for employers. Amy peck discusses the form i9 and its coming update in shrms uscis. The updated form includes changes that should make using both the paper and electronic versions more intuitive and easier to use. The new proposed form i9 is now a twopage form with section 1 on one page and sections 2 and 3 on a second page. Citizenship and immigration services has published the long awaited release of a new employment eligibility verification, form i9 rev. Uscis seeks comments on proposed changes to form i9 uscis. The updated form replaces a form that was issued in 20 and expired on march 31, 2016. The new form is likely to be 80 percent larger than before, increasing from a fivepage document to nine pages and will include several changes over the previous version.

Federal register agency information collection activities. Review and update your i 9 policy with changes to i 9 forms. Qr code section 1 do not write in this spacean alien registration numberuscis number or form i. Changes to the new smart form 19 hiring solutions llc. An alien registration numberuscis number or form i 94 admission number or foreign passport number to comply with the new proposed changes for the 2016 form i 9. Failure of an employee to present acceptable documents. As you may have heard, on march 27, 2012 uscis published a new proposed form i 9. Until the office of management and budget approves any revised version of the form i 9 and the form is posted by the uscis, employers should continue to use the current version of the form, despite the fact that this version of the form was set to expire on march 31, 2016.

Since the current version of the form i9, employment eligibility verification, expired on march 31, 2016, employers have been awaiting a new, updated form. On november 24, 2015, uscis published a notice in the federal register of proposed changes to the form i9. Realizing the new form i9 will be out by nov 22nd, this session will cover all the changes in depth that includes the areas that have been updated, when do you have to start using the form as well as many other common mistakes or misunderstandings about the correct completion and storage of your forms i9. All employers are required to complete a form i9 for each employee hired in the united states. Citizenship and immigration services uscis form i 9 omb no. The publication of the notice initiated a 60 day public comment period that will remain open until january 25, 2015. Comments sought on proposed changes to form i9 hr daily. Aug 16, 2012 this coming fall, the department of homeland security may release its updated version of the form i 9. Table of changes form form i9, employment eligibility. In the meantime, employers may continue using the current version of form i 9 with a revision date of 030820 n until january 21, 2017. The form i 9 plus the acceptable document list and instructions. Citizenship and immigration services uscis published a notice of proposed changes to the form i9 in the federal register on november 24, 2015. Employers are not required to have forms i9 for employees hired on or before november 6, 1986. The public may provide comments on the proposed changes for 30 days, until april 27, 2016.

Mar 31, 2016 uscis will provide updated information about the new version of form i9 as it becomes available. The form i9 plus the acceptable document list and instructions. Capgaps, employers must reverify an employees i9 using both their expiring ead. Its also important to note that the current version of the form i9 expires on march 31, 2016.

The notices 60 day public comment period ended on january 25, 2016. The proposed rule would codify oscs longstanding interpretation that an employers request that an individual present specific documents for completion of form i9 violates the unfair immigrationrelated employment practice provision of section 24ba6 when the request was made because of national origin or citizenship status. Other changes to form i9 the new form i9 also includes a number of changes to both the wording and formatting, as well as a few modifications that are more substantive. Public comments will be accepted on the proposed changes through jan. Citizenship and immigration services uscis released the newly revised form i9, employment eligibility verification. This new version contains minor changes to the form and its instructions. Many of the proposed changes to form i9 are intended to help reduce technical errors and help customers complete the form on their computer after. Update on the revised i9 form walter haverfield a top. Uscis published a notice in the federal register on nov. Download instructions are available on the form i9 page. The department of homeland security will soon be releasing a new version of the form i9, and while some of the proposed changes are minor, employers will still need to update their current practices and procedures in order to remain in compliance. New i9 form released today november 14, 2016 on november 14, 2016, u. Jan 04, 2017 in november of 2016, uscis released the new i 9 form for 2017.

Verifying hire form i9 information onboarding manager i9. On january 19 th 2017 guardian will make the change to the new form. Verifying hire form i9 information onboarding manager. Amy peck discusses upcoming changes to the form i9 jackson.

Uscis seeks comments on proposed changes to form i9. Citizenship and immigration services uscis has 90 days to update the form and must publish a revised. We will then discuss the issues addressed in the two additional documents provided by uscis, regarding the list of changes to the form and instructions. The main point checks certain fields to ensure information is entered correctly. Progressive discipline current form i9 continue to use.

Employers completing the form i9 online will be able to select form fs240 consular report of birth abroad. Until further notice, employers should continue using form i9, employment eligibility verification. Citizenship and immigration services uscis recently announced the approval and pending release of an updated version of the form i9 employment eligibility verification form i9. Employers can use this revised version or continue using form i9 with a revision date of 111416 n through sept. Abil urges cautious implementation of new proposed smart.

What are the key changes in the new i9 form for 2017. After the 30day comment period ends, uscis will consider. Citizenship and immigration services uscis is inviting public comment on proposed revisions to form i 9, the form all u. Citizenship and immigration services implemented changes to the i9 employment eligibility verification form. While some of the proposed but not yet finalized changes aim to improve the employee. In advance of the expiration, uscis has issued proposed changes to the form i 9 for public comment. Current page number and section current text proposed text page 9, list a. For example, if you legally changed your last name from smith to jones, you. The modifications provide more detailed instructions for completion of the form and clearer explanations concerning the specific information required in key fields. At that time, uscis may make changes to the form based on comments received and will publish a second notice in the. Uscis is requesting minor changes to the text to the lists of acceptable documents on the current form based on the significant public benefit for entrepreneurs nprm. The department of homeland security will soon be releasing a new version of the form i 9, and while some of the proposed changes are minor, employers will still need to update their current practices and procedures in order to remain in compliance with the law. Tables showing suggested acceptable abbreviations to list a, list b and list c. As you may have heard, on march 27, 2012 uscis published a new proposed form i9.

Employers and certain agricultural recruiters and referrers for a fee. Citizenship and immigration services uscis is inviting public comment on proposed revisions to form i9, the form all u. Many of the form i 9 changes were designed to help with completing the form and assist in reducing technical. Employers will be allowed to continue using the 20 form until jan. For more details on the changes, visit whats new i9 central. According to the uscis, many of the proposed changes to form i9 were designed to reduce technical errors. Employers must use form i9 to verify the identity and employment. Since its been over three and a half years since uscis last released a new version of the form i9, this post seeks to help you understand what you can expect to see on the new form i9 and to help you. One important change to the form is the removal of the requirement that an alien authorized to work list both her form i94 number and her foreign passport number in section 1. Comments on new proposed form i9 equifax insights blog. An alien registration numberuscis number or form i94 admission number or foreign passport number to comply with the new proposed changes for the 2016 form i9. Uscis proposes new form i9 labor and employment legal. Jul 25, 2017 employers completing the form i9 online will be able to select form fs240 consular report of birth abroad.

The new form has some significant changes as compared to the most recent version of the form i9 released on march 8, 20. Uscis proposes changes to i9, seeks public comments uscis published a notice in the federal register on november 24, 2015 to inform the public of proposed changes to the form i9. Employers are not required to have forms i 9 for employees hired on or before november 6, 1986. Uscis proposes new changes to form i9 your resource for. The new version would allow employers to complete the form on their computer with some imbedded prompts assisting them in the completion of the form. Amy peck discusses upcoming changes to the form i9. I am very pleased with the proposed changes to the form i9. While some of the proposed but not yet finalized changes aim to improve the employee verification process, others can. Citizenship and immigration services uscis published a 30day notice in the federal register seeking public comment on proposed changes to form i9, employment eligibility verification. The differences between the fillable and paper copy. Employers must continue to use the current version of form i9 until the office of management and budget approves the proposed version and uscis posts it on its website. Proposed changes to form i9 sensenig law firms blog.

Uscis currently plans to release the new version of the form i9 on tuesday, november 22, 2016. A new hire completing i 9 section 1 and identifying as alien authorized to work in the u. A new hire completing i9 section 1 and identifying as alien authorized to work in the u. List detailing the changes made to ffiec 041 schedules and data items to create the proposed ffiec 051 reporting form updated as of december 30, 2016 pdf description. Apr 01, 2016 proposed changes would greatly simplify i9 process, reduce technical errors. In advance of the expiration, uscis has issued proposed changes to the form i9 for public comment. Hopefully the revised form i9 will be available in may. Employers may continue using the current version of form i9 with a revision date of 030820 n until january 22, 2017. Jan 25, 2016 proposed changes, we have organized our comments to follow the order of the instructions and the form. Current edition of form i9, employment eligibility. The new proposed form i 9 is now a twopage form with section 1 on one page and sections 2 and 3 on a second page. The posting is open to public comments through may 29, 2012. Employers required to use newly released form i9 starting.