A SHRM Alert on New Form I-9

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Federal Legislative Alert

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it has delayed by 60 days, until April 3, 2009, the effective date for using the revised Form I-9, originally scheduled to go into effect today.

Please note: Employers who use the new form prior to the April 3, 2009 effective date are subject to civil monetary penalties.

For further information on the proposed rule, please click HERE to view the HR News article and SHRM express request. (requires SHRM membership)

An informational copy of the revised Form I-9 for use on or after April 3, 2009 is available HERE.

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