1/30/2009 - New I-9 Rule/Revised Form Postponed [Nevermind!]
USCIS has postponed implementation of the new I-9 regulation and use of the revised I-9 form, apparently at least partially in response to public outcry at the fast turnaround between announcement of the change and implementation.
Implementation of the new rule and Revised I-9 form is tentatively rescheduled for April 3, 2009. The comment period on the new rule will be kept open through March 4, 2009.
For the time being, employers should continue to use the current version of the form, last revised June 5, 2007, and abide by the current rules.
Information about the new rule and revised I-9, as well as links to the new form, can be found in our January 19 update.
It appears that employers will still need to content with the new regulations and new form, but will have a slightly longer time in which to prepare. This is good news for those responsible for completing I-9 documentation as well as those responsible for training the responsible parties.
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