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On August 18, 2022, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) issued a notice of proposed rulemaking allowing for optional alternative procedures for the examination of documents required by the Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification. Currently, to complete the Form I-9, employers must physically examine documentation presented by new employees within three business days... READ MORE

For employers and workplaces that are operating entirely remotely, Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (“ICE”) have temporarily implemented a flexible solution to assist in complying with the requirements related to Form I-9 completion. The initial announcement on the flexibility in requirements related to Form I-9 completion was on... READ MORE