Tell HN: I-9 Debacle Nationwide

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3 years ago

So apparently, the DHS enacted special emegency concessions during the COVID-19 pandemic, which allowed employers to virtually/remotely verify identification documents and complete the I-9 form (verification of eligibility to work in the US).

Unfortunately the DHS has revoked these temporary policies and is apparently requiring every employer to re-verify documentation that might have been virtually "verified" previously (so they're saying that it was never verified at all and the virtual attempts don't count.) https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-related-news/temporary-policies-related-to-covid-19

There are other alternative methods that may be used, actually, to virtually re-verify over a live video session: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-related-news/new-e-verify-employers-may-use-alternative-procedure-for-form-i-9-documents-examined-remotely-during

If this is widespread as it seems to be, it could place thousands of jobs in jeopardy. I don't understand why this is going down, and I'm dismayed by the way it's being handled.

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