In July 2023, the USCIS introduced a new Form I-9, along with a new procedure for remotely verifying I-9 documents. As of August 1, 2023, employers who participate in E-Verify and are in “good standing” have the option of examining Form I-9 documents during a video conference instead of in-person.

The remote verification procedure requires a qualified employer to do all of the following within three business days of an employee’s start date:

• Examine all Form I-9 documents (including the front and back of any double-sided documents) to ensure that the documentation “reasonably appears to be genuine.”
• Conduct a live video interaction with the employee to verify that the documentation “reasonably appears to be genuine and related to the individual.”
• Check a box on Form I-9 indicating that an alternative procedure was used to examine I-9 documentation
• Retain clear and legible copies of documentation

Questions?

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Remote I-9 Verification: What Employers Should Know
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