Recently, the Department of Homeland Security passed new regulations requiring that employers use a new I-9 form to verify employment eligibility for all new hires beginning April 3, 2009. After that date, the old forms will no longer be valid to use. The new I-9 form is available for downloading at www.uscis.gov/files/form/I-9_IFR_02-02-09.pdf.

Also, expired documents, such as an expired passport or driver’s license, may no longer be used to confirm identity. Additionally, when re-verifying existing employees, the new forms must be used. Further, “no-match” letters from the social security administration may now be interpreted as giving the employer constructive knowledge of ineligibility if
certain steps are not taken to solve the discrepancy.

Any employer who is a federal contractor must begin using E-verify for eligibility.

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