Introduction of the Amended Form I-9 and the New Handbook for Employers

Résumé

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is issuing this Notice to introduce the newly amended Form I-9, "Employment Eligibility Verification." Employers are required to use the Form I-9 to verify the identity and employment authorization of newly hired employees. The amended Form I-9 contains an updated list of acceptable identity and employment authorization documents that reflect the current regulations. As of November 7, 2007, the amended Form I-9 is the only valid version of the form. The Department of Homeland Security will not seek penalties against an employer for using a previous version of the Form I-9 on or before December 26, 2007.