Employers using E-Verify allowed to continue remote verification of Form I-9

On July 21, 2023, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that beginning on August 1, employers who use E-Verify and are in good standing will have the option to review employees’ identity and employment authorization documents (EAD) via live video call rather than in person. Employers who aren’t using E-Verify may wish to sign up now to take advantage of the remote verification option. Additionally, all employers, whether they use E-Verify or not, should know that the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a revised Form I-9 on August 1.