What is an E-Verify hiring site or hiring location?
[Note: This article is based on a recent response to a specific employer. The opinion below may or may not apply to your specific circumstance.] An employer conducts its hiring … Read more
Accepting Expired Documents for Form I-9
It is commonly believed that identification documents presented by the new hire to complete Section 2 of “Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification,” must be unexpired as of the employee’s first day … Read more
Should I reverify a conditional permanent resident on Form I-9?
A client employer recently asked that we complete a Supplement B reverification of a conditional permanent resident. We responded that reverification was not permitted and provided the following explanation. Must … Read more
E-Verify and Rehires
If we rehire a former employee, should we verify them again in E-Verify? Whether or not you verify the employee you just rehired in E-Verify depends on a couple of … Read more
DUNS Number Now Required for Federal Contractors
[OBSOLETE] DUNS number now required for federal contractors Alert: Obsolete Information Effective April 4, 2022, the federal government no longer uses the Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number to uniquely … Read more
E-Verify Participation Poster Redesigned
E-Verify participation poster redesigned Recently, E-Verify released a redesigned E-Verify poster. The new poster informs current and prospective employees of their legal rights, responsibilities, and protections in the employment eligibility … Read more
Should You Accept a Restricted Social Security Card for Form I-9?
You are completing Form I-9 for a new employee, and she has presented List B and C documents… a driver’s license and a Social Security card. But the SS card has info printed on it that you’ve never seen before. Here’s what you should do when a new hire presents a restricted Social Security card.
After a Final Non-Confirmation: Why Do Employers Have a Choice?
After a Final Non-Confirmation: Why do employers have a choice? Have you ever wondered why, when you are closing a Final Non-Confirmation, we ask if you will continue to employ … Read more
Correcting Errors on Form I-9
How to correct errors on Form I-9 Employers are required to complete Form I-9 for every new hire and maintain that form for as long as the employee is active … Read more
Signature Waived: Are Green Cards Without Signature Valid for Form I-9?
Signature Waived: Are green cards without a signature valid for Form I-9? A Permanent Resident Card that have “signature waived” in the signature field are acceptable documents for “Form I-9, … Read more
E-Verify Posters Display is a Requirement
All participants of E-Verify are required to clearly display the “Notice of E-Verify Participation” and “Right to Work” posters. Employers should display the posters in a place that is clearly … Read more
The Remote Hire: Completing Form I-9 & Using a Notary Public
Hiring an employee who does not physically come to your workplace has always presented problems for office admins completing employment paperwork including the I-9 form. Federal law requires you to physically … Read more
Where Do I Display the E-Verify Posters?
Where do I display the E-Verify posters? Upon enrollment, employers are required to clearly display the ‘Notice of E-Verify Participation’ and ‘Right to Work’ posters in all languages provided by … Read more
Form I-9 and Receipts
Form I-9 and receipts Your employee may present a receipt¹ for the replacement of a lost, stolen, or damaged² List A, List B, or List C document. This receipt is valid for … Read more
Common Issues and Problems
Common issues and problems that can prevent a successful E-Verify verification Errors or information missing from the I-9 form can delay the successful completion of a verification. This article lists … Read more