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Additional Extension to Temporary I-9 Policies related to COVID-19

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Written by Andrea Moran

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced an extension of the flexibility in complying with requirements related to Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, due to COVID-19. This temporary guidance was set to expire March 31, 2021. Because of ongoing precautions related to COVID-19, DHS has extended the Form I-9 flexibility policy an additional 60 days until May 31, 2021.

Please remember to continually check the I-9 USCIS website (news section) for any updates or changes to COVID-19 policies or other changes with regard to I-9 form preparation. Such changes and news may be found on following website: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-related-news.

 

 


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