On August 3, 2023, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a notice in the Federal Register seeking comments on a potential pilot program to allow employers not enrolled in E-Verify to harness remote examination procedures for the Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. Background DHS’s recent actions are built upon a series of moves aimed... View Article
On December 29, 2022, President Biden signed the $1.7 trillion Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 (omnibus bill) to fund the federal government through fiscal year 2023 (FY 2023). Given the “must-pass” nature of the bill, the omnibus bill also served as a vehicle for policy unrelated to government funding that was unlikely to pass as... View Article
This past spring, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced temporary flexibility in complying with Form I-9 requirements. While the initial extension deadline was set for mid-June, DHS has again extended its policy due to continued precautions related to COVID-19. The temporary change provides Form I-9 flexibility through... View Article
On April 23, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) launched a new modernized version of E-Verify, the web-based program that allow employers to check an employee’s work authorization. According to USCIS, the improvements to the system will help users enter correct information, increase the speed and accuracy of the employment eligibility verification process, decrease... View Article
I-9 Reciprocal Processing Consortium CUPA-HR is pleased to provide this platform for CUPA-HR members to assist one another in the timely processing of I-9s. We are not responsible for the timeliness or accuracy of I-9 processing by any Consortium member. It is the responsibility of each Consortium member to follow the instructions for using the... View Article
Members OnlyThe U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services developed the Form I-9 pursuant to the passage of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (IRCA). The Act requires all employers to verify the identity of newly hired employees and that they are eligible to work in the United States. Accordingly, every individual, both citizen and noncitizen, must complete... View Article