Form I-9 Related News
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Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas extended and redesignated Burma for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) from May 26, 2024, through Nov. 25, 2025. Nationals of Burma and individuals with no nationality who last habitually resided in Burma may submit an initial registration application under the redesignation of Burma for TPS and apply for an Employment Authorization Document (EAD). Current beneficiaries who want to maintain their status must re-register and may apply for a new EAD.
You asked, we answered: In response to public inquiries about the Form I-9 Lists of Acceptable Documents, especially List C # 7 documents, USCIS is clarifying its guidance.
If you participate in E-Verify in good standing, you are qualified to remotely examine your employees’ documentation using a DHS-authorized alternative procedure at your E-Verify hiring sites.
Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas extended and redesignated Syria for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) from April 1, 2024, through Sept. 30, 2025. Syrian nationals and individuals with no nationality who last habitually resided in Syria may submit an initial registration application under the redesignation of Syria for TPS and apply for an Employment Authorization Document (EAD). Current beneficiaries who want to maintain their status must re-register and may apply for new EADs.
Are you an employer or employee who has been affected by an emergency or unforeseen circumstance, such as a natural disaster or national emergency?Check out our new Emergencies and Unforeseen Circumstances webpage for guidance on Form I-9 and E-Verify if these circumstances arise.
Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas extended and redesignated Cameroon for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) from Dec. 8, 2023, through June 7, 2025. Cameroonian nationals and individuals having no nationality who last habitually resided in Cameroon may submit an initial registration application under the redesignation of Cameroon for TPS and apply for an Employment Authorization Document (EAD).
Starting Nov. 1, you can only use Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, with the 08/01/2023 edition date.
USCIS increased the maximum validity period to 5 years for Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) issued to aliens with certain Category codes on their EADs.
On Sept. 20, 2023, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas redesignated Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) from Oct. 3, 2023, through April 2, 2025. Venezuelan nationals and individuals with no nationality who last habitually resided in Venezuela may submit an initial registration application under this 2023 redesignation of Venezuela for TPS and apply for an Employment Authorization Document (EAD). These individuals will receive an EAD with a Card Expires date of April 2, 2025.
Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas extended and redesignated Afghanistan for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) from Nov. 21, 2023, through May 20, 2025. Current beneficiaries who want to maintain their status must re-register from Sept. 25, 2023, through Nov. 24, 2023. Afghan nationals and individuals with no nationality who last habitually resided in Afghanistan may submit an initial registration application under the redesignation of Afghanistan for TPS and apply for an Employment Authorization Document (EAD).
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