Form I-9 Examples Related to Temporary COVID-19 Policies
Employers and workplaces that are operating remotely may follow the DHS news release that announced flexibility in requirements related to Form I-9.
The following examples show how DHS recommends that you notate Form I-9 when remotely inspecting employment authorization and identity documents and then subsequently performing the required physical inspection once normal operations resume.
Note: Examples are provided to assist with Form I-9 documentation you may complete in the future related to remote inspection, physical inspection, or List B policies related to COVID-19. You are not required to update your Forms I-9 based on these examples if there are differences.
How to Notate Remote Inspections and Subsequent Physical Inspections
Figure 1: Completing Section 2 When Inspecting Documents Remotely
Figure 2: Performing Physical Inspection Once Normal Operations Resume
If the person who performed the remote inspection also performs the physical inspection, they should indicate the date they physically examined the documents then add their initials in the Additional Information field.
Figure 3: Performing Physical Inspection by a Different Person Once Normal Operations Resume
If the person who performed the remote inspection cannot also perform the physical inspection, the person who performs the physical inspection should indicate the date they physically examined the documents as well as their full name and title in the Additional Information field.
Figure 4: Notating Remote and Physical Inspection for Reverification
Employers should make required notations for remote and subsequent physical inspections of reverifications in the Additional Information field in Section 2. If the same person performs both the remote and subsequent physical inspections for a reverification, complete as shown. If a different person performs the physical inspection, that person should write their full name and title, instead of their initials.
How to Notate Extended List B Documents
Figure 5: Entering a List B Document Extended by Issuing Authority in Section 2
State Document Extension Notice
Employers can confirm that their state has auto-extended the expiration date of state IDs and driver’s licenses by checking the state’s Motor Vehicle Administration or Department of Motor Vehicle’s website.
Figure 6: Entering an Expired List B Document in Section 2
If the same person performs both the remote and subsequent physical inspections, complete as shown. Note that if a different person performs the physical inspection, that person should write their full name and title, instead of their initials, OR complete a new second page (Section 2) of the Form I-9 and attach that to the (complete) remote inspection Form I-9.