Michelle Pyan, President of Commercial Investigations LLC
The new I-9 and E-Verify process is a streamlined and modernized approach to verifying the employment eligibility of new hires. It includes changes to the Form I-9 itself, as well as new flexibilities for employers enrolled in E-Verify.
The new I-9 and E-Verify process is a significant change for employers, but it is a change that is worth making. By implementing the new process, employers can reduce their risk of compliance violations, increase efficiency, and improve accuracy.
In addition to implementing the new I-9 and E-Verify process, there are a number of other things that employers can do to improve their vetting practices, such as developing a comprehensive vetting policy, using a variety of vetting methods, and training employees on vetting procedures.
By following these tips, employers can help to ensure that they are hiring only authorized workers and protecting their businesses from the risks associated with hiring unauthorized workers.
New Form I-9
The new Form I-9 is one page long and includes a number of changes, including:
- A new section for employees who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents to list their work authorization status and provide additional information, such as their visa number or expiration date.
- A new section for employers to list the documents they examined to verify the employee’s identity and employment eligibility.
- A new section for employers to record any discrepancies they find on the employee’s Form I-9 and how they resolved those discrepancies.