I-9/E-Verify

By: Dave Fowler

Happy New Year and welcome to 2012. There will be many exciting things happening this year such as new State laws requiring E-Verify, immigration reform discussions, and the Super Bowl. Oh yeah, there is also an election this fall too. Not to be out done USCIS has expanded their website with some new information that can be very helpful to employers.  Here is a summary of what is now available at the USCIS website.

E-Verify Blog

The Beacon is the official blog of USCIS. Check it out at:

Employees from El Salvador with Expiring EADs May Still Be Authorized to Work

Employees from El Salvador who have Temporary Protected Status (TPS) have had their employment authorizations automatically extended until September 9, 2012, even if the employees have not yet obtained a new Employment Authorization Document (EAD). Please visit I-9 Central What's New section for detailed information.

I-9 Central What’s New

Visit the I-9 Central What's New section to learn about updates published by USCIS.

I-9 Central Updated Questions & Answers

Helpful information on how Form I-9 covering topics such as:

• Who Needs to Complete Form I-9?
• How to Complete Form I-9
• Is This Document Acceptable?
• Self Audits Q&As
• Storing Form I-9 Q&As
• Electronic Form I-9 Q&A