New hire paperwork is a major aspect of an employee’s onboarding process. But with the recently updated Form I-9, it’s essential for employers to know how to advise their new staff on filling it out and to ensure they’re complying with requirements from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
Need a crash course on these changes? We’ve got you covered.
- Employers must start using the updated form on November 1, 2023
- Changes were made to the form to simplify and clarify the identity verification process
- Sections one and two of the form were merged into one sheet
- Definitions added for key terms
- Updates made to the instructions for the List of Acceptable Documentation section
Check out this infographic for more takeaways on the updated Form I-9.
These updates were implemented to make the Form I-9 easier for both you and your employees to use. Familiarizing yourself with the updated form makes it simple to keep up with your new hire paperwork and employment verification obligations.