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09/30/2020
ICE Extends Remote I-9 Verification For 60 Days
Client Alert
Written by: Susan L. Swatski, Esq.U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) recently announced that employers with entirely remote workforces as a result of COVID-19 have another 60 days until November 19, 2020 to utilize remote Form I-9 inspection requirements when onboarding new employees. The extension does not apply to businesses where some employees still physically report to a work location. If any employees are physically present at the worksite, in-person physical inspection of Form I-9 documentation must occur.
If you require assistance with your Form I-9 verifications and audits, please contact Susan L. Swatski, Esq. at sswatski@hillwallack.com.
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