Form I-9
USCIS Extends Validity of Expired Permanent Resident Cards from 24 Months to 36 Months for Renewals | News Item
On Sept. 10, USCIS further extended the validity of Permanent Resident Cards (PRC, or Green Card) from 24 months to 36 months for lawful permanent residents who have filed Form I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card, to renew their PRC.
E-Verify+ | Article
E-Verify+ is currently not available for E-Verify Employer Agents, Web Services or Federal Contractors with the Federal Acquisitions Regulation E-Verify Clause.
DHS Secretary Implements Employment Authorization, Automatically Extends Certain EADs for Individuals Covered by Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) for Liberia | News Item
Based on the June 28, 2024, presidential memo, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas is implementing employment authorization through June 30, 2026, for Liberians (and individuals having no nationality who last habitually resided in Liberia) who were already covered under Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) for Liberia under the president’s 2022 memorandum.
E-Verify+ Information Sheet for Employees (PDF, 156.32 KB) | Resource
The E-Verify+ Information Sheet provides essential guidance for employees on the E-Verify+ system, focusing on:
- Streamlining Verification: Helping employees complete Form I-9 online efficiently.
- Access Instructions: Offering clear steps to access Form I-9 via the myUSCIS account.
- Employer Responsibilities: Outlining actions employers will take after Form I-9 submission.
- Resources: Providing contact information for further assistance.
E-Verify+ Information Sheet for Employers (PDF, 222.98 KB) | Resource
The E-Verify+ Information Sheet is designed to:
USCIS Extends Form I-9 Expiration Date | News Item
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services updated the Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification to extend the expiration date to 05/31/2027.
Employers must use the Form I-9 with the edition date of 08/1/23, which may have an expiration date of either 07/31/2026 or 05/31/2027. Either form may be used until its respective expiration date. Downloads available on the Form I-9 download page will only include the new 05/31/2027 expiration date.
Tentative Nonconfirmations (Mismatches) | Article
E-Verify works by comparing the information employees provide for Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, against records available to DHS and SSA.
E-Verify Case
Generally, if the information matches, the employee’s case receives an Employment Authorized result in E-Verify. If the information does not match, the case will receive a Tentative Nonconfirmation (Mismatch) result and the employer must give the employee an opportunity to take action to resolve the mismatch.
NEW! Emergencies and Unforeseen Circumstances Webpage | News Item
Are you an employer or employee who has been affected by an emergency or unforeseen circumstance, such as a natural disaster or national emergency?
Check out our new Emergencies and Unforeseen Circumstances webpage for guidance on Form I-9 and E-Verify if these circumstances arise.
Countdown to Nov. 1 is ON! - Make Sure You’re Using the 08/01/2023 Form I-9 | News Item
Starting Nov. 1, you can only use Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, with the 08/01/2023 edition date.
A revised Spanish edition of Form I-9 with an edition date of 08/01/2023 is available for use in Puerto Rico only and by other employers as a translation aid.
Clarification: Certain TPS Beneficiaries Are Eligible for an Up to 540-day Extension of Their EADs. | News Item
Do you employ Temporary Protected Status (TPS) Beneficiaries? If so, they may be eligible for an up to 540-day extension of their EAD.
If an individual with TPS or a pending TPS application applies to renew their TPS Employment Authorization Document (EAD) on or before October 26, 2023, according to the relevant Federal Register notice relating to their TPS country designation, their TPS EAD is extended for up to 540-days from the date shown on their TPS EAD.