https://www.uscis.gov/ The RSS Feed for the Form I-9 Related News page en https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-related-news/e-verify-records-scheduled-for-disposal E-Verify employers have until Jan. 5, 2025, to download records for E-Verify cases last updated on or before Dec. 31, 2014. On Jan. 6, 2025, USCIS will dispose of these E-Verify records that are more than 10 years old. Mon, 07 Oct 24 15:36:02 -0400 USCIS b8cf7a3b-da53-455b-9b7d-bb14194dcabf https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-related-news/dhs-secretary-implements-employment-authorization-automatically-extends-certain-eads-for-individuals Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas is implementing employment authorization through June 30, 2026, for certain Liberians, or individuals having no nationality who last habitually resided in Liberia, covered by Deferred Enforced Departure (DED). If your employee’s EAD has a Card Expires date of March 30, 2020, Jan. 10, 2021, June 30, 2022, or June 30, 2024, and a Category Code of A11, it is valid through June 30, 2026. Covered individuals may also apply for a new EAD that will be valid through June 30, 2026. Tue, 24 Sep 24 11:09:19 -0400 USCIS 5c6dc20c-8dc5-460c-b6de-92802485fa8c https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-related-news/ukrainian-employees-with-parole-0 The Ukraine Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024, was recently signed into law. Due to the passage of this law, guidance that “UHP” and “DT” parolees must have entered by Sept. 30, 2023, has been changed to Sept 30, 2024. In light of this legislation, we updated our guidance below regarding which Ukrainian parolees are employment authorized incident to their parole and may present their unexpired Form I-94 as an acceptable List A receipt that temporarily shows identity and employment authorization for Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification for up to 90 days from the date of hire or in the case of reverification, when the date employment authorization expires: Tue, 06 Aug 24 17:39:45 -0400 USCIS 273566ce-6293-4289-9879-563c45b36046 https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-related-news/uscis-extends-form-i-9-expiration-date U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services updated the Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification to extend the expiration date to 05/31/2027. Fri, 02 Aug 24 08:49:39 -0400 USCIS 567df4f9-3a39-41fd-aa9f-971fdeaada29 https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-related-news/somalia-redesignated-for-tps-and-tps-extended-for-18-months-certain-eads-automatically-extended Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas extended and redesignated Somalia for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) from Sept. 18, 2024, through March 17, 2026. Nationals of Somalia and individuals with no nationality who last habitually resided in Somalia may submit an initial registration application under the redesignation of Somalia for TPS and apply for an Employment Authorization Document (EAD). Current beneficiaries who want to maintain their status must re-register and may apply for new EADs. Mon, 22 Jul 24 13:24:13 -0400 USCIS 6eb3ea2e-1755-42f4-a142-9610dc3d265d https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-related-news/tps-for-yemen-extended-and-redesignated-for-18-months-certain-eads-automatically-extended-through Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas extended and redesignated Yemen for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) from Sept. 4, 2024, through March 3, 2026. Given the time frames for processing TPS re-registration and Employment Authorization Document (EAD) renewal applications, USCIS has automatically extended through Sept. 3, 2025, the validity of EADs with a Card Expires date of Sept. 3, 2024, or March 3, 2023, issued under the TPS designation for Yemen. Wed, 10 Jul 24 12:50:03 -0400 USCIS 404a9ca3-0eee-4fe4-a10c-3bc9c51acb06 https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-related-news/temporary-protected-status-tps-for-haiti-extended-and-redesignated-for-18-months-certain-employment Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas extended and redesignated Haiti for TPS for 18 months, from Aug. 4, 2024, through Feb. 3, 2026. Given the time frames for processing TPS re-registration applications, USCIS has automatically extended through Aug. 3, 2025, the validity of EADs issued under the prior TPS designation of Haiti with a Card Expires date of: • Aug. 3, 2024; • June 30, 2024; • Feb. 3, 2023; • Dec. 31, 2022; • Oct. 4, 2021; • Jan. 4, 2021; • Jan. 2, 2020; • July 22, 2019; • Jan. 22, 2018; or • July 22, 2017. Mon, 01 Jul 24 11:36:06 -0400 USCIS d1af7bec-178f-4e71-8f83-08cf7b11efec https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-related-news/uscis-issues-notices-extending-certain-tps-eads-through-march-9-2025 USCIS is issuing Form I-797, Notice of Action, to certain Temporary Protected Status (TPS) beneficiaries who are eligible to re-register for TPS or have a pending application to renew their Form I-766, Employment Authorization Document (EAD). Thu, 20 Jun 24 15:57:33 -0400 USCIS edc01f92-9509-4e51-9129-9f8acd54b1a6 https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-related-news/uscis-updates-have-a-new-email-address On June 18, USCIS updated its email messaging service to enhance the security and authenticity of its communications. Messages will now come from uscis@messages.dhs.gov rather than the previously used  “@public.govdelivery.com” domain.Additionally, messages will now be consistently sent as bulletins on behalf of our DHS Secretary and USCIS Director. This will help unify our communications and reinforce a trusted source of our information.We are continually working to better serve you. Stay tuned for more! Tue, 18 Jun 24 16:30:10 -0400 USCIS 8a09fd9e-cd83-48ff-869b-c65e50b47989 https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-related-news/temporary-protected-status-tps-for-ethiopia-extended-and-redesignated-for-18-months-certain-eads Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas extended and redesignated Ethiopia for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) from June 13, 2024, through Dec. 12, 2025. Nationals of Ethiopia and individuals with no nationality who last habitually resided in Ethiopia may submit an initial registration application under the redesignation of Ethiopia for TPS and apply for an Employment Authorization Document (EAD). Current beneficiaries who want to maintain their status must re-register and may apply for new EADs. Mon, 15 Apr 24 12:02:47 -0400 USCIS f5a38cd7-8d62-4882-9abb-bff699e8a166 https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-related-news/secretary-of-homeland-security-implements-employment-authorization-for-palestinians-covered-under Based on the Feb. 14, 2024, presidential memorandum on DED for Palestinians, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas is implementing employment authorization through Aug. 13, 2025, for Palestinians covered by Deferred Enforced Departure (DED). Mon, 15 Apr 24 11:45:27 -0400 USCIS 6cd388e1-946c-4466-a10a-2e9a20e19ae0 https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-related-news/ukrainian-employees-with-parole USCIS recently announced that beginning Feb. 27, 2024, certain Ukrainian citizens and their immediate family members displaced by the Russian invasion and paroled into the United States, will be able to request an extension of parole (re-parole) for up to two additional years. Fri, 12 Apr 24 17:58:41 -0400 USCIS 78c1ea06-8d9f-4456-b1f7-ebe262c252a9 https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/temporary-final-rule-to-increase-employment-authorization-andor-employment-authorization-document On April 8, 2024, the Department of Homeland Security published a temporary final rule (89 FR 24628) that temporarily increases the automatic extension period of employment authorization and/or Employment Authorization Documents (Form I-766 or EAD) from up to 180 days to up to 540 days from the expiration date on the face of the EAD. Mon, 08 Apr 24 12:25:45 -0400 USCIS b22eebda-39c8-4de5-a1c9-461c9edfab6d https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-related-news/tps-for-burma-myanmar-extended-and-redesignated-for-18-months-certain-eads-automatically-extended Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas extended and redesignated Burma for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) from May 26, 2024, through Nov. 25, 2025. Nationals of Burma and individuals with no nationality who last habitually resided in Burma may submit an initial registration application under the redesignation of Burma for TPS and apply for an Employment Authorization Document (EAD). Current beneficiaries who want to maintain their status must re-register and may apply for a new EAD. Mon, 25 Mar 24 12:26:58 -0400 USCIS 7a56ea45-727b-4890-bc8d-2f0aa8fe50b2 https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-related-news/m-274-i-9-central-guidance-revised-to-increase-visibility-of-certain-form-i-9-documents You asked, we answered: In response to public inquiries about the Form I-9 Lists of Acceptable Documents, especially List C # 7 documents, USCIS is clarifying its guidance. Mon, 25 Mar 24 12:26:58 -0400 USCIS 10c846c3-941e-4b09-99f9-ff2c7104ea59 https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-related-news/now-available-remote-document-examination-video If you participate in E-Verify in good standing, you are qualified to remotely examine your employees’ documentation using a DHS-authorized alternative procedure at your E-Verify hiring sites. Thu, 14 Mar 24 12:21:32 -0400 USCIS 9dc6e48c-3a9e-4df7-98e5-7fecb7e359ea https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-related-news/tps-for-syria-extended-and-redesignated-for-18-months-certain-eads-automatically-extended-through Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas extended and redesignated Syria for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) from April 1, 2024, through Sept. 30, 2025. Syrian nationals and individuals with no nationality who last habitually resided in Syria may submit an initial registration application under the redesignation of Syria for TPS and apply for an Employment Authorization Document (EAD). Current beneficiaries who want to maintain their status must re-register and may apply for new EADs. Mon, 29 Jan 24 11:54:00 -0500 USCIS fe79f453-cf1d-4cc5-99f5-8054437a89c5 https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-related-news/new-emergencies-and-unforeseen-circumstances-webpage Are you an employer or employee who has been affected by an emergency or unforeseen circumstance, such as a natural disaster or national emergency?Check out our new Emergencies and Unforeseen Circumstances webpage for guidance on Form I-9 and E-Verify if these circumstances arise.  Mon, 13 Nov 23 10:36:25 -0500 USCIS bdb5ddee-c3ca-49bf-b947-670aef8f8c79 https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-related-news/tps-for-cameroon-extended-and-redesignated-for-18-months-eads-automatically-extended-through-dec-7 Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas extended and redesignated Cameroon for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) from Dec. 8, 2023, through June 7, 2025.  Cameroonian nationals and individuals having no nationality who last habitually resided in Cameroon may submit an initial registration application under the redesignation of Cameroon for TPS and apply for an Employment Authorization Document (EAD). Tue, 10 Oct 23 11:39:42 -0400 USCIS e1913f57-f692-4aff-a664-4bc376a8cf15 https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-related-news/countdown-to-nov-1-is-on-make-sure-youre-using-the-08012023-form-i-9 Starting Nov. 1, you can only use Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, with the 08/01/2023 edition date. Thu, 05 Oct 23 10:40:36 -0400 USCIS 0cff9ae3-bc7e-48b0-b520-4435979042e7 https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-related-news/some-employee-eads-may-be-valid-for-up-to-5-years USCIS increased the maximum validity period to 5 years for Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) issued to noncitizens with certain Category codes on their EADs. Wed, 04 Oct 23 15:27:41 -0400 USCIS cf95a346-3683-402f-b2b2-9044a9d0eb45 https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-related-news/venezuela-redesignated-for-tps-and-venezuelas-tps-extended-certain-tps-eads-automatically-extended On Sept. Tue, 03 Oct 23 14:45:53 -0400 USCIS 5da7f538-f391-42c3-bfda-5aa850ab675d https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-related-news/tps-for-afghanistan-extended-and-redesignated-for-18-months-eads-automatically-extended-through-nov Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas extended and redesignated Afghanistan for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) from Nov. 21, 2023, through May 20, 2025.  Current beneficiaries who want to maintain their status must re-register from Sept. 25, 2023, through Nov. 24, 2023. Afghan nationals and individuals with no nationality who last habitually resided in Afghanistan may submit an initial registration application under the redesignation of Afghanistan for TPS and apply for an Employment Authorization Document (EAD). Mon, 25 Sep 23 11:58:28 -0400 USCIS e377adbd-fb12-41fe-ae61-495ee003409e https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-related-news/clarification-certain-tps-beneficiaries-are-eligible-for-an-up-to-540-day-extension-of-their-eads Do you employ Temporary Protected Status (TPS) Beneficiaries? If so, they may be eligible for an up to 540-day extension of their EAD.  If an individual with TPS or a pending TPS application applies to renew their TPS Employment Authorization Document (EAD) on or before October 26, 2023, according to the relevant Federal Register notice relating to their TPS country designation, their TPS EAD is extended for up to 540-days from the date shown on their TPS EAD. Fri, 08 Sep 23 17:03:39 -0400 USCIS 2bccdd9e-62cd-4438-be60-4a5a647704e8 https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-related-news/update-additional-category-of-afghan-and-ukrainian-parolees-are-employment-authorized-incident-to On June 8, 2023, USCIS announced that certain additional Afghan parolees are employment authorized incident to parole. This updated guidance applies to certain Afghan parolees whose unexpired Form I-94, Arrival/Departure Record, contains a class of admission of "PAR" and indicates Afghanistan as the country of citizenship on the document, if their parole has not been terminated. Thu, 07 Sep 23 15:07:47 -0400 USCIS dc86d8f1-138a-4f4a-b7ee-3a6feaa8b5be https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-related-news/guidance-for-certain-afghan-nationals-to-maintain-parole-and-employment-authorization On June 8, 2023, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced guidance for certain Afghan nationals to maintain parole and employment authorization for up to two years.  Thu, 07 Sep 23 12:27:04 -0400 USCIS 95019b71-a6f7-4c53-9363-cf549058cae2 https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-related-news/tps-for-south-sudan-extended-and-redesignated-for-18-months-eads-automatically-extended-through-nov Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas extended and redesignated South Sudan for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) from Nov. 4, 2023, through May 3, 2025. Current beneficiaries who want to maintain their status must re-register from Sept. 5, 2023, through Nov. 4, 2023. South Sudanese nationals and individuals with no nationality who last habitually resided in South Sudan may submit an initial registration application under the redesignation of South Sudan for TPS and apply for an Employment Authorization Document (EAD). Thu, 07 Sep 23 07:00:43 -0400 USCIS 29ae6efa-784d-4180-a9e1-c9f8bfb2cb01 https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-related-news/form-i-9-and-e-verify-guidance-for-those-affected-by-the-2023-hawaii-wildfire All Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, requirements remain in effect for areas affected by the 2023 Hawaii wildfire. All employers must continue to complete and retain Form I-9 for all individuals they hire. Tue, 05 Sep 23 16:31:15 -0400 USCIS d15c7434-ec34-4a5d-aab6-23342ae9a3dd https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-related-news/tps-sudan-extended-and-redesignated-for-18-months-certain-eads-automatically-extended-through-oct-19 Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas extended and redesignated Sudan for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months, from Oct. 20, 2023, through April 19, 2025. Sudanese nationals and noncitizens having no nationality who last habitually resided in Sudan may submit an initial registration application under the redesignation for TPS for Sudan and apply for an Employment Authorization Document (EAD). Mon, 21 Aug 23 11:32:27 -0400 USCIS c5c9db27-80b1-4bf6-91e4-66add5c82c08 https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-related-news/tps-ukraine-extended-and-redesignated-for-18-months-eads-automatically-extended-through-oct-19-2024 Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas extended and redesignated Ukraine for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months, from Oct. 20, 2023, through April 19, 2025. Current beneficiaries who want to maintain their status must re-register from Aug. 21, 2023, through Oct. 20, 2023. Ukrainian nationals and individuals having no nationality who last habitually resided in Ukraine may submit an initial registration application under the redesignation for TPS for Ukraine and apply for an Employment Authorization Document (EAD). Mon, 21 Aug 23 09:59:12 -0400 USCIS f8f2e949-e18a-4b46-938d-b3669b2ffcdb 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 Employers enrolled in E-Verify during the COVID-19 temporary flexibilities may use an alternative procedure to satisfy the requirement of physically examining Form I-9 documents that had been examined remotely under the COVID-19 flexibilities.   Tue, 01 Aug 23 11:00:00 -0400 USCIS fa0c5d58-5884-4c5c-aae2-3a0f5a78df36 https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-related-news/new-form-i-9-now-includes-alternative-procedure-for-e-verify-employers-to-remotely-examine-employee The new version of Form I‑9, Employment Eligibility Verification (PDF, 483.6 KB) is now available for use. This version contains changes to the form and instructions, including shortening the Form I‑9 to one page and reducing the instructions to eight pages. Tue, 01 Aug 23 00:24:08 -0400 USCIS 037cbbb8-b779-4354-a43c-a82d44632f3d https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-related-news/new-form-i-9-notice-published-allowing-e-verify-employers-to-remotely-examine-form-i-9-documents U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a new version of Form I‑9, Employment Eligibility Verification. Employers must use Form I‑9 to verify the identity and employment authorization of their employees. Fri, 21 Jul 23 13:12:01 -0400 USCIS b73fb82d-80f5-44a2-a273-b41bf6392c4d https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-related-news/uscis-rescinds-termination-of-nicaragua-tps-designation-and-extends-tps-for-18-months Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas rescinded the termination of the designation of Nicaragua for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and extended TPS for Nicaragua for 18 months, from Jan. 6, 2024, through July 5, 2025. Wed, 21 Jun 23 13:32:52 -0400 USCIS 8ecb3fd3-271c-4f8c-a13f-378007ff631b https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-related-news/uscis-rescinds-termination-of-nepals-tps-designation-and-extends-tps-nepal-for-18-months Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas rescinded the termination of the designation of Nepal for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and extended TPS for Nepal for 18 months, from Dec. 25, 2023, through June 24, 2025. Wed, 21 Jun 23 13:17:43 -0400 USCIS 630ab9ac-bd5a-4882-b391-7e0cfe10c752 https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-related-news/uscis-rescinds-termination-of-honduras-tps-designation-and-extends-tps-honduras-for-18-months Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas rescinded the termination of the designation of Honduras for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and extended TPS for Honduras for 18 months, from Jan. 6, 2024, through July 5, 2025. Wed, 21 Jun 23 12:54:58 -0400 USCIS 2d1ce45a-f5b7-48ae-a19c-d31f9ae13d16 https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-related-news/uscis-rescinds-termination-of-el-salvadors-tps-designation-and-extends-tps-el-salvador-for-18-months Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas rescinded the termination of the designation of El Salvador for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and extended TPS for El Salvador for 18 months, from Sept. Wed, 21 Jun 23 12:38:05 -0400 USCIS f1f46b59-3ce8-4b1d-9ea4-67b023e7f354 https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-related-news/reminder-dhs-ends-form-i-9-requirement-flexibility COVID-19 temporary flexibilities for Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, will end on July 31, 2023. Fri, 16 Jun 23 13:27:54 -0400 USCIS 2854a045-317e-4c15-bf4a-0606b4262c46 https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-related-news/additional-category-of-afghan-and-ukrainian-parolees-are-employment-authorized-incident-to-parole On June 8, 2023, USCIS announced that certain additional Afghan parolees are employment authorized incident to parole. This updated guidance applies to certain Afghan parolees whose unexpired Form I-94, Arrival/Departure Record, contains a class of admission of "PAR" and indicates Afghanistan as the country of citizenship on the document, if their parole has not been terminated. Thu, 15 Jun 23 13:12:15 -0400 USCIS 3c0c6a7b-368a-4b3a-8916-ca0e828525dd https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-related-news/dhs-ends-form-i-9-requirement-flexibility COVID-19 temporary flexibilities for Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, will end on July 31, 2023. U. S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) recently announced that employers must complete in-person physical document inspections for employees whose documents were inspected remotely during the temporary flexibilities by August 30, 2023.  Fri, 05 May 23 11:44:07 -0400 USCIS ff04f7b7-b3f4-4345-88c7-98718e4b2fcc https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-related-news/ded-for-certain-hong-kong-residents-extended-and-expanded-eads-extended-through-feb-5-2025-0 On Jan. 26, 2023, President Biden issued a memorandum directing the secretary of homeland security to extend and expand Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) for certain Hong Kong residents, and to provide for continued employment authorization, through Feb. 5, 2025. Accordingly, DHS published a Federal Register notice extending and expanding DED and employment authorization for certain Hong Kong residents through Feb. 5, 2025, and automatically extending through Feb. 5, 2025, the validity of DED-related Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) with an A-11 category code and an expiration date of Feb. 5, 2023. Thu, 04 May 23 10:20:57 -0400 USCIS 01ca2df7-fc73-490f-ade6-50d62536b131 https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-related-news/e-verify-records-disposal On June 24, 2023, USCIS will dispose of E‑Verify records that are more than 10 years old, which are those last updated on or before Dec. 31, 2012. E‑Verify employers have until June 23, 2023, to download case information from the Historic Records Report if they want to retain information about these E-Verify cases. Fri, 24 Mar 23 10:12:59 -0400 USCIS d806e27c-4780-47a7-b493-505a32a74075 https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-related-news/temporary-status-documentation-for-lawful-permanent-residents-lpr USCIS field offices recently started delivering Forms I-94 with ADIT (temporary I-551) stamps as temporary evidence of LPR status without requiring an in-person appearance at the field office. With this new operational process, USCIS has added more ways for applicants to obtain proof of status. This alternate Form I-94 with an ADIT stamp is an acceptable List A receipt for Form I-9 and E-Verify. Thu, 16 Mar 23 16:20:43 -0400 USCIS 98e5ffa9-4ffc-434f-869d-d9c7c5f4ae9f https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-related-news/tps-somalia-extended-and-redesignated-for-18-months-eads-automatically-extended-through-march-17 Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas extended and redesignated Somalia for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) through Sept. 17, 2024.  Current beneficiaries who want to maintain their status must re-register between March 13, 2023, through May 9, 2023. Somali nationals and individuals having no nationality who last habitually resided in Somalia may submit an initial registration application under the redesignation of Somalia for TPS and apply for an Employment Authorization Document (EAD). Mon, 13 Mar 23 11:39:31 -0400 USCIS 287e7309-2dbd-40fe-b80c-c0c6068db98a https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-related-news/certain-afghan-and-ukrainian-parolees-are-employment-authorized-incident-to-parole Nov. 21, 2022, USCIS announced that Ukrainian and Afghan parolees with certain classes of admission are employment authorized incident to their parole. Fri, 24 Feb 23 15:48:22 -0500 USCIS 612a2370-c92b-4f24-967d-ba003054000c https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-related-news/form-i-751-and-i-829-48-month-extension USCIS is extending the validity of Permanent Resident Cards (PRC) for petitioners who properly file Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence, or Form I-829, Petition by Investor to Remove Conditions on Permanent Resident Status for 48 months beyond the card's expiration date. Thu, 09 Feb 23 11:28:48 -0500 USCIS 324a3343-cde9-4997-b0ea-6e4a0734c069 https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-related-news/uscis-redesigns-permanent-resident-cards-and-employment-authorization-documents USCIS announced new designs for tamper-resistant Form I-551, Permanent Resident Cards (also known as Green Cards), and Form I-766, Employment Authorization Documents (EADs). USCIS began issuing the redesigned cards on Jan. 30, 2023. Fri, 03 Feb 23 15:36:28 -0500 USCIS 4b0a5c09-4c52-45c8-8980-f7b5bb8f6583 https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-related-news/ded-for-certain-hong-kong-residents-extended-and-expanded-eads-extended-through-feb-5-2025 On Jan. 26, 2023, President Biden issued a memorandum directing the secretary of homeland security to extend and expand Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) for certain Hong Kong residents, and to provide for continued work authorization through Feb. 5, 2025. Accordingly, USCIS will automatically extend through Feb. 5, 2025, the validity of DED-related Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) with a Card Expires date of Feb. 5, 2023. Fri, 03 Feb 23 15:36:28 -0500 USCIS 3912d156-9a51-4391-a61d-990272c0d09d https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-related-news/tps-haiti-extended-and-redesignated-for-18-months-eads-automatically-extended-through-feb-3-2024 Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas extended and redesignated Haiti for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) through Aug. 3, 2024. Haitian nationals and individuals having no nationality who last habitually resided in Haiti may submit an initial registration application under the redesignation of Haiti for TPS and apply for an Employment Authorization Document (EAD). Thu, 26 Jan 23 11:04:00 -0500 USCIS 546ad7fd-ca16-45fe-9493-501da8cbed2d https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-related-news/tps-yemen-extended-and-redesignated-for-18-months-eads-automatically-extended-through-march-3-2024 Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas extended and redesignated Yemen for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) through Sept. 3, 2024. Current beneficiaries who want to maintain their status must re-register between Jan. 3, 2023, through March 4, 2023. Yemeni nationals and individuals having no nationality who last habitually resided in Yemen may submit an initial registration application under the redesignation of Yemen for TPS and apply for an Employment Authorization Document (EAD). Tue, 03 Jan 23 13:16:52 -0500 USCIS b8bba0e3-b2bb-44b8-9ac9-8fee655d2c47 https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-related-news/dhs-secretary-designates-ethiopia-for-tps Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas designated Ethiopia for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months, effective Dec. 12, 2022, through June 12, 2024. Ethiopian nationals (and individuals having no nationality who last habitually resided in Ethiopia) may submit an initial registration application under the designation of Ethiopia for TPS and apply for an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) during the 18-month registration period that begins Dec. 12, 2022, and ends June 12, 2024. TPS beneficiaries are authorized to work. TPS-based EADs have a category code of A12 or C19. All employees, including those with a TPS-based EAD under the TPS designation of Ethiopia, must show acceptable documentation proving they are authorized to work to complete Form I-9. Mon, 12 Dec 22 13:06:07 -0500 USCIS 53af6984-1b16-4d51-a267-d2a89e397691 https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-related-news/lprs-may-present-receipt-notice-that-extends-prc-for-an-additional-24-months Lawful permanent residents who have applied for naturalization may receive a Form I-797, Notice of Action, receipt notice showing that they filed an N-400, Application for Naturalization. This receipt notice extends their current Permanent Resident Card (PRC) for 24 months from the "Card Expires" date on the card. New employees may present this receipt notice in combination with their expired PRC as a List A document when completing Form I-9. Fri, 09 Dec 22 12:41:16 -0500 USCIS 6182e57b-abfb-4491-892d-f2ba7b32197d https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-related-news/continuation-of-documentation-for-tps-beneficiaries-for-six-countries-documents-auto-extended The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today published a Federal Register notice extending the validity of Temporary Protected Status (TPS)-related documentation for beneficiaries under the TPS designations for El Salvador, Honduras, Nepal, Nicaragua, and under the 2011 designation of Haiti and the 2013 designation of Sudan provided the beneficiaries remain individually eligible for TPS. Thu, 17 Nov 22 08:48:08 -0500 USCIS 804a8e29-f7c2-410a-99f9-5e8715ef26b5 https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-related-news/dhs-extends-form-i-9-requirement-flexibility-effective-november-1-2022 The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced an extension of the flexibility in complying with requirements related to Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, due to COVID-19. This temporary guidance was set to expire October 31, 2022. Because of ongoing precautions related to COVID-19, DHS has extended the Form I-9 flexibilities until July 31, 2023. Wed, 19 Oct 22 16:34:55 -0400 USCIS 43905b53-5958-4c7b-8d0f-39ff9a91f491 https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-related-news/employer-alert-continue-to-use-current-form-i-9 Employers should continue using the Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, after its expiration date of Oct. 31, 2022 until further notice. DHS will publish a Federal Register notice to announce the new version of the Form I-9 once it becomes available. Tue, 11 Oct 22 11:36:52 -0400 USCIS aacc5680-eec7-4a55-96dc-3f747c5a27db https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-related-news/uscis-extends-validity-of-expired-permanent-resident-cards-from-12-months-to-24-months-for-renewals As of Sept. 26, USCIS has further extended the validity of Permanent Resident Cards (PRC) from 12 months to 24 months for lawful permanent residents who have filed Form I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card, to renew their PRC. Individuals newly filing Form I-90 will receive a Form I-797 receipt notice with the 24-month automatic extension. Individuals who have a pending application will receive an amended receipt notice with the 24-month automatic extension before the initial 12-month extension period expires. Mon, 03 Oct 22 11:52:15 -0400 USCIS 79173641-287d-47a2-bcc3-4760c1bb5c86 https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-related-news/tps-burma-myanmar-extended-and-redesignated-for-18-months-eads-automatically-extended-through-nov-25 Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas extended and redesignated Burma for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) through May 25, 2024.  Current beneficiaries who want to maintain their status must re-register starting Sept. 27, 2022, through Nov. 26, 2022. Burmese nationals and individuals having no nationality who last habitually resided in Burma may submit an initial registration application under the redesignation of Burma for TPS and apply for an Employment Authorization Document (EAD). Tue, 27 Sep 22 11:09:09 -0400 USCIS 6b37ea87-f91a-4ae0-b007-bafe1b1e948a https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-related-news/tps-for-venezuela-extended-for-18-months-eads-automatically-extended-through-sept-9-2023 Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas extended Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuela through March 10, 2024. Current beneficiaries who want to maintain their status must re-register Sept. 8, 2022 through Nov. 7, 2022. Thu, 08 Sep 22 15:42:41 -0400 USCIS f20f634b-d161-4677-a231-3e14f5507212 https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-related-news/ded-for-liberia-extended-and-expanded-eads-extended-through-june-30-2024-0 On June 27, 2022, President Biden issued a memorandum directing the Secretary of Homeland Security to reinstate Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) for eligible Liberians and to provide for continued employment authorization through June 30, 2024. Tue, 06 Sep 22 12:41:21 -0400 USCIS 77b4634d-2e37-4d23-b419-7b1e203b1f90 https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-related-news/dhs-invites-public-comment-on-form-i-9-proposed-rulemaking DHS published Federal Register notice 87 FR 50786  on August 18 to invite public comments on a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM). Tue, 23 Aug 22 11:17:51 -0400 USCIS 0c7bfdc2-6912-40f7-a421-0c39508e4ce1 https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-related-news/uscis-issuing-updated-i-797c-for-certain-operation-allies-welcome-parolees-0 During Operation Allies Welcome, many Afghans who arrived as part of the evacuation efforts were paroled into the United States. Many applied for and received Form I-766, Employment Authorization Documents (EADs). Certain EADs with a validity period of less than 2 years are now being automatically extended to align with the parole period shown on the beneficiary's Form I-94, Arrival/Departure Record.  Tue, 02 Aug 22 17:48:08 -0400 USCIS 24145c00-1799-4d74-9a3d-3d43ceee0484 https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-related-news/tps-syria-extended-and-redesignated-for-18-months-eads-automatically-extended-through-sept-30-2023 Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas extended and redesignated Syria for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) through March 31, 2024.  Current beneficiaries who want to maintain their status must re-register Aug. 1, 2022, through Sept. 30, 2022. Syrian nationals and individuals having no nationality who last habitually resided in Syria may submit an initial registration application under the redesignation of Syria for TPS and apply for an Employment Authorization Document (EAD). Mon, 01 Aug 22 12:14:51 -0400 USCIS d066d8d6-a434-44af-bade-b71e2ec7e3e1 https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-related-news/final-reminder-dhs-ended-covid-19-temporary-policy-for-expired-list-b-identity-documents DHS adopted the temporary policy in response to the difficulties many individuals experienced with renewing documents during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now that document-issuing authorities have reopened and/or provided alternatives to in-person renewals, DHS ended this flexibility on May 1, 2022 and employers must only accept unexpired List B documents. Fri, 22 Jul 22 13:05:34 -0400 USCIS edb881e5-5235-4994-acd7-550e62ed9aba https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-related-news/deferred-enforced-departure-ded-for-venezuela-expired-on-july-20-2022 Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) for Venezuela expired on July 20, 2022. Venezuelans and individuals without nationality who last habitually resided in Venezuela who wish to apply for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) under the existing designation, including those who were covered under the January 2021 grant of DED, may apply for TPS before the registration period ends Sept. 9, 2022. Thu, 21 Jul 22 12:30:01 -0400 USCIS 8ea28ed7-15b9-4c32-b8f4-c21c4a00e6a8 https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-related-news/second-public-comment-period-for-form-i-9-extension-open-until-august-8-2022 DHS published Federal Register notice 87 FR 18377 on March 30 to invite public comments on its proposed extension and revisions to Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, before it expires on Oct. 31. The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 requires a 60-day and a 30-day comment period for this Form I-9 extension. The second comment period will be open for 30 days, until August 8, 2022. Mon, 11 Jul 22 10:06:52 -0400 USCIS 26966ab2-8277-4ace-9f3f-758333e97e50 https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-related-news/reminder-dhs-ended-covid-19-temporary-policy-for-expired-list-b-identity-documents DHS adopted the temporary policy in response to the difficulties many individuals experienced with renewing documents during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now that document-issuing authorities have reopened and/or provided alternatives to in-person renewals, DHS ended this flexibility May 1, 2022, employers must only accept unexpired List B documents. If an employee presented an expired List B document between May 1, 2020, and April 30, 2022, employers are required to update their Forms I-9 by July 31, 2022. See table below for update requirements. Wed, 06 Jul 22 14:12:05 -0400 USCIS 91e0df5d-3682-4347-b638-19b1a66d6b3a https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-related-news/m-274-update-new-section-added-for-other-temporary-workers-0 USCIS has published new Form I-9 guidance related to employees with E and L nonimmigrant status in the M-274, Handbook for Employers. For more information see Section 6.9 Other Temporary Workers. Tue, 05 Jul 22 15:57:20 -0400 USCIS ac38c17f-a51d-4484-9fb9-c7a561785768 https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-related-news/ded-for-liberia-extended-and-expanded-eads-extended-through-june-30-2024 On June 27, 2022, President Biden issued a memorandum directing Department of Homeland Security Secretary to extend and expand Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) for eligible Liberians, and to provide for continued work authorization, through June 30, 2024. Fri, 01 Jul 22 16:42:38 -0400 USCIS f2b12fd9-3f80-4770-b5ae-0933916442b6 https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-related-news/form-i-9-guidance-related-to-certain-forms-i-797c-notices-of-action-with-incorrect-automatic-ead Between May 4 and June 2, 2022, USCIS issued certain Forms I-797, Notices of Action (receipt notices for Form I-765 applications) with incorrect information. In particular, the incorrect notices included language relating to an up to 180-day automatic extension for certain categories of EAD renewal applicants, instead of the correct 540-day automatic extension provided by the temporary final rule effective May 4, 2022 (Temporary Increase of the Automatic Extension Period of Employment Authorization and Documentation for Certain Renewal Applicants (87 FR 26614)).  USCIS printed corrected notices, with language confirming the 540-day automatic extension, for affected applications. Affected applicants should have received a corrected receipt notice by the third week of June. For employees that meet all automatic EAD extension eligibility requirements, the employer must accept the employee's Form I-797C, Notice of Action, referring to an automatic EAD extension of up to 180 days when presented with their EAD that appears expired on the face of the card as a List A document. Follow the below guidance for Form I-9 completion.  Mon, 27 Jun 22 11:34:37 -0400 USCIS 13782b7c-a48c-4a5e-8c20-3d56bc3b3ddf https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-related-news/portability-continued-for-h-2b-workers-seeking-to-change-employers On May 18, the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Labor published a joint temporary final rule (87 FR 30334) in the Federal Register to increase the numerical limits during the second half of FY2022 for H-2B nonimmigrant visas and continue to provide portability flexibility for H-2B workers already in the U.S. This temporary rule allows an H-2B worker who is already in the U. S. to begin work immediately with a new employer after an H-2B petition (supported by a valid temporary labor certification (TLC) is received by USCIS and before it is approved. A temporary final rule (87 FR 4722) published in January currently provides portability and portability will continue for petitions received by USCIS through Jan. 24, 2023. Updated Form I-9 guidance for H-2B workers seeking to change employers is located in the Handbook for Employers - Section 6.7. Thu, 09 Jun 22 14:53:57 -0400 USCIS 1942a9ce-84e8-4ba7-a977-47b14555bafb https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-related-news/employment-authorization-document-ead-automatic-extension-calculator On May 4, 2022, DHS published a temporary final rule (87 FR 26614) amending 8 CFR 274a.13(d). The temporary final rule increases the employment authorization and/or Employment Authorization Document (EAD) automatic extension for certain renewal applicants from up to 180 days to up to 540 days. In order to assist employers and employees with determining the EAD expiration date for eligible employees, USCIS has created the new EAD Automatic Extension Calculator! Fri, 20 May 22 14:38:02 -0400 USCIS d6b04b39-7205-46e6-8606-790dfb8058d2 https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/covid-19-form-i-9-related-news/dhs-secretary-designates-afghanistan-for-tps Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas designated Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Afghanistan, for 18 months, effective May 20, 2022, through Nov. 20, 2023. Afghan nationals and individuals having no nationality who last habitually resided in Afghanistan may submit an initial registration application under the designation for TPS for Afghanistan and apply for an EAD during the 18-month registration period that begins May 20, 2022, and ends on Nov. 20, 2023. Once a TPS beneficiary is granted TPS and receives an EAD with a category code of A12 or C19, they are authorized to work. For additional information, see the Federal Register notice designating Afghanistan for TPS as well as the USCIS TPS webpage. Fri, 20 May 22 11:44:25 -0400 USCIS 4a509af7-cd70-424e-b184-77b7321639bd https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/covid-19-form-i-9-related-news/update-documentation-of-employment-authorization-for-certain-e-and-l-nonimmigrant-dependent-spouses As of January 30, 2022, USCIS and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) began issuing Form I-94, Arrival-Departure records, with new classes of admission (COA) codes for certain E and L nonimmigrant dependent spouses who are employment authorized based on their status. The COA designations for E nonimmigrant spouses are E-1S, E-2S, E-3S, and L-2S for nonimmigrant L spouses. Forms I-94 containing these code designations are acceptable as a List C, #7 employment authorization document issued by the Department of Homeland Security. Tue, 10 May 22 11:45:46 -0400 USCIS 3b809163-97ce-411e-9450-c8705b5510e3 https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-related-news/temporary-rule-to-increase-employment-authorization-andor-employment-authorization-document-validity On May 4, 2022, the Department of Homeland Security published a temporary final rule (87 FR 26614) that temporarily increases the automatic extension period to up to 540 days for employment authorization and/or Employment Authorization Documents (EAD, Form I-766) available to certain applicants who have filed Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, renewal applications. Wed, 04 May 22 14:43:10 -0400 USCIS f055b11f-db8d-444e-8734-1ca30a003893 https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/covid-19-form-i-9-related-news/dhs-extends-form-i-9-requirement-flexibility-effective-may-1-2022 The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced an extension of the flexibility in complying with requirements related to Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, due to COVID-19. This temporary guidance was set to expire April 30, 2022. Because of ongoing precautions related to COVID-19, DHS has extended the Form I-9 flexibilities until Oct. 31, 2022. Mon, 25 Apr 22 15:12:21 -0400 USCIS f218f848-c5f1-44d7-8dda-e767c5613861 https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/covid-19-form-i-9-related-news/dhs-secretary-designates-ukraine-for-tps Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas designated Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Ukraine, for 18 months, effective April 19, 2022, through Oct. 29, 2023. Ukrainian nationals and individuals having no nationality who last habitually resided in Ukraine may submit an initial registration application under the designation for TPS for Ukraine and apply for an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) during the 18-month registration period that begins April 19, 2022, and ends on Oct. 19, 2023.   Wed, 20 Apr 22 18:53:24 -0400 USCIS ae026bd1-6b2f-4504-aa0c-39cc141d875f https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/covid-19-form-i-9-related-news/dhs-secretary-designates-sudan-for-tps Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas designated Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Sudan, for 18 months, effective April 19, 2022, through Oct. 19, 2023. Sudanese nationals and individuals having no nationality who last habitually resided in Sudan may submit an initial registration application under the designation for TPS for Sudan and apply for an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) during the 18-month registration period that begins April 19, 2022, and ends on Oct. 19, 2023. Once a TPS applicant receives their EAD with a Category Code of A12 or C19, they can present that EAD to employers as evidence of their identity and authorization to work. Tue, 19 Apr 22 15:36:02 -0400 USCIS 9386cc09-341d-4a3e-bd11-bd03acd9c787 https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/covid-19-form-i-9-related-news/reminder-dhs-to-end-covid-19-temporary-policy-for-expired-list-b-identity-documents DHS is ending the COVID-19 Temporary Policy for List B Identity Documents. Beginning May 1, Employers will no longer be able to accept expired List B documents. DHS adopted the temporary policy in response to the difficulties many individuals experienced with renewing documents during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now that document-issuing authorities have reopened and/or provided alternatives to in-person renewals, DHS will end this flexibility. Starting May 1, 2022, employers must only accept unexpired List B documents.  Wed, 06 Apr 22 09:17:38 -0400 USCIS a7676ccf-ae8b-4050-8659-6a3e58b6ff6c https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/covid-19-form-i-9-related-news/certain-eads-for-tps-syria-automatically-extended-through-sept-24-2022 USCIS is issuing individual notices to certain TPS Syria beneficiaries whose applications to renew Form I-766, Employment Authorization Document (EAD), remain pending. These individual notices further extend the validity of their EADs until Sept. 24, 2022. Their current EADs bear an A12 or C19 category and an expiration date of March 31, 2021; Sept. 30, 2019; or March 31, 2018. Tue, 05 Apr 22 12:51:20 -0400 USCIS b4b63d42-1521-4829-95a5-f70f76865206 https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/covid-19-form-i-9-related-news/public-comment-period-for-form-i-9-extension-open-until-may-31-2022 DHS published Federal Register notice 87 FR 18377 on March 30 to invite public comments on its proposed extension and revisions to Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, before it expires on Oct. 31. Wed, 30 Mar 22 14:14:36 -0400 USCIS 2bba036f-1769-4430-9476-ba7f1f4bc9c4 https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/covid-19-form-i-9-related-news/documentation-of-employment-authorization-for-certain-e-and-l-nonimmigrant-dependent-spouses On March 18, 2022, USCIS issued a Policy Alert titled 'Documentation of Employment Authorization for Certain E and L Nonimmigrant Dependent Spouses' (PDF, 318.25 KB). As of January 30, 2022, USCIS and CBP began issuing Form I-94, Arrival-Departure records, with new classes of admission (COA) codes for certain E and L nonimmigrant dependent spouses who are employment authorized based on their status. The COA designations for E nonimmigrant spouses are E-1S, E-2S, E-3S, and L-2S for nonimmigrant L spouses. Forms I-94 containing these code designations are acceptable as a List C, #7 Employment Authorization Document issued by the Department of Homeland Security. Thu, 24 Mar 22 14:44:08 -0400 USCIS 37033d18-0f4d-4738-bc25-d7a20d10825f https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/covid-19-form-i-9-related-news/certain-eads-for-tps-somalia-automatically-extended-through-sept-12-2022 The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has automatically extended the validity of certain Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) with a Category Code of A12 or C19 issued under Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Somalia through Sept. 12, 2022. Fri, 18 Mar 22 12:28:58 -0400 USCIS a3529347-494d-4e99-b9a5-cc0cb3873b47 https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/covid-19-form-i-9-related-news/e-verify-discontinues-support-for-internet-explorer-11 Beginning April 30, 2022, E-Verify will not support the Internet Explorer (IE) 11 web browser. This is due to Microsoft retiring and ending support for the IE 11 desktop application on June 15. Tue, 08 Mar 22 17:23:50 -0500 USCIS 0aebace8-ae40-40e5-a100-76d53159734e https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/covid-19-form-i-9-related-news/tps-for-south-sudan-redesignated-and-extended-for-18-months-eads-automatically-extended-through-nov Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas extended and redesignated Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for South Sudan through Nov. 3, 2023.  Current beneficiaries who want to maintain their status must re-register March 3, 2022 through May 3, 2022. South Sudanese nationals and aliens having no nationality who last habitually resided in South Sudan may submit an initial registration application under the redesignation for TPS for South Sudan and apply for an EAD. Fri, 04 Mar 22 15:05:19 -0500 USCIS d0f3e50a-92c0-45a5-b9eb-bf986f14ef55 https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/covid-19-form-i-9-related-news/m-274-guidance-updates-native-american-tribal-documents-and-victims-of-human-trafficking-and USCIS has clarified Form I-9 guidance related to Native American tribal documents.  We also published new guidance regarding T nonimmigrants (victims of human trafficking) and U nonimmigrants (victims of certain other crimes) in the M-274, Handbook for Employers.  USCIS has provided these updates to respond to customer needs. Tue, 01 Mar 22 14:08:15 -0500 USCIS 4f48b5bb-37fe-44e9-9ee2-2c6dcf0632e6 https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/covid-19-form-i-9-related-news/form-i-9-guidance-for-h-2b-workers-seeking-to-change-employers-0 On Jan. 28, the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Labor published a joint temporary final rule (87 FR 4722) in the Federal Register to increase the numerical limits on FY2022 H-2B nonimmigrant visas and temporarily provide portability flexibility for H-2B workers already in the U.S. to begin work immediately with a new employer after an H-2B petition (supported by a valid temporary labor certification (TLC)) is received by USCIS and before it is approved. Wed, 02 Feb 22 09:28:21 -0500 USCIS e4f39f03-abe4-482e-a3b6-6040ecb9c5a4 https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/covid-19-form-i-9-related-news/e-verify-records-disposal On April 1, 2022, USCIS will dispose of E-Verify records that are more than 10 years old, which are those dated on or before Dec. 31, 2011. E-Verify employers have until March 31, 2022, to download case information from the Historic Records Report if they want to retain information about these E-Verify cases. Thu, 06 Jan 22 13:35:56 -0500 USCIS fb128801-a53b-4e7e-a5bc-8caa89ecb940 https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/covid-19-form-i-9-related-news/dhs-extends-form-i-9-requirement-flexibility-effective-january-1-2022 The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced an extension of the flexibility in complying with requirements related to Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, due to COVID-19. Mon, 20 Dec 21 12:53:20 -0500 USCIS 78779d35-f2a7-4b89-b996-788d62fac17d https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/covid-19-form-i-9-related-news/new-requirements-affecting-form-i-9-completion-for-certain-employees Effective November 12th, 2021, USCIS automatically extended employment authorization for foreign nationals in certain employment eligibility categories who file Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, to renew their EADs may receive automatic extensions of their employment authorization and/or EAD for up to 180 days. Tue, 30 Nov 21 16:02:35 -0500 USCIS 7f76cd9a-103c-4b49-b216-176cd8625dbe https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/covid-19-form-i-9-related-news/request-for-public-input-on-remote-document-examination-for-form-i-9-employment-eligibility The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is seeking to explore alternative options to physical document examination that offer an equivalent or higher level of security for identity and employment eligibility verification purposes. In order to gather public input, DHS published a 60-day Request for Public Input in the Federal Register regarding document examination practices when completing Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. Mon, 25 Oct 21 11:21:16 -0400 USCIS e2ef43e6-a037-474a-a371-837c0d262b82 https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/covid-19-form-i-9-related-news/dhs-secretary-implements-employment-authorization-for-individuals-covered-by-deferred-enforced Based on the Aug. 5, 2021, presidential memo, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas is implementing employment authorization through Feb. 5, 2023, for certain Hong Kong residents covered by Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) for Hong Kong. Once a covered individual receives a DED EAD with a Category Code of A11, they are authorized to work.   Wed, 20 Oct 21 12:38:24 -0400 USCIS f5e78e29-d6aa-41a8-a47d-c5c50ae24090 https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-related-news/e-verify-celebrates-its-25th-anniversary September marked E-Verify’s 25th anniversary! On September 30, 1996, the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act (IIRIRA) was signed into law, creating three employment eligibility verification pilot programs, including the “Basic Pilot.” A year later, the Basic Pilot was rolled out in six states, and in 2007, the Basic Pilot was renamed “E-Verify”. Fri, 08 Oct 21 15:01:49 -0400 USCIS 256b065c-44ee-4756-8694-b080b7a9a5f1 https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/covid-19-form-i-9-related-news/tps-for-syria-eads-automatically-extended-through-march-28-2022 The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has automatically extended the validity of certain Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) with a Category Code of A12 or C19 issued under Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Syria through March 28, 2022. Tue, 28 Sep 21 08:26:35 -0400 USCIS 9649f552-ebfb-4f58-b194-295823fdb8b9 https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/covid-19-form-i-9-related-news/form-i-9-and-e-verify-guidance-for-those-affected-by-natural-disasters-and-other-unforeseen All Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, requirements remain in effect for areas affected by natural disasters and other unforeseen circumstances. All employers must continue to complete and retain Form I-9 for all individuals they hire. DHS will continue to monitor the situation and provide updated guidance, as needed. Mon, 13 Sep 21 15:18:24 -0400 USCIS cd82106f-6cb2-47dd-8876-0c73df5e994b https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/covid-19-form-i-9-related-news/continuation-of-documentation-for-tps-beneficiaries-for-six-countries-documents-automatically The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today published a Federal Register notice extending the validity of Temporary Protected Status (TPS)-related documentation for beneficiaries under the TPS designations for El Salvador, Haiti, Honduras, Nepal, Nicaragua and Su Thu, 09 Sep 21 16:02:21 -0400 USCIS 863c0312-9ff5-40d5-a8ba-1309b97f4b39 https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/covid-19-form-i-9-related-news/dhs-extends-form-i-9-requirement-flexibility-effective-september-1-2021 The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced an extension of the flexibility in complying with requirements related to Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, due to COVID-19. This temporary guidance was set to expire August 31, 2021. Because of ongoing precautions related to COVID-19, DHS has extended the Form I-9 flexibility policy until December 31, 2021. Tue, 31 Aug 21 20:00:07 -0400 USCIS 8c2e1835-367c-4d1a-8d78-a1ba8590357d https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/covid-19-form-i-9-related-news/e-verify-and-i-9-news-straight-from-the-top-part-2-podcast-with-equifax-workforce-wise Want to know more about E-Verify and what may be planned for the future of the program? Listen to Tammy Meckley, Associate Director, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Immigration Records and Identity Services Directorate with the Department of Homeland Security in an Equifax Workforce Wise podcast interview. The two-part interactive session includes an overview of E-Verify and a series of questions pertaining to current and future plans for the program. Mon, 16 Aug 21 14:57:23 -0400 USCIS c3fd11ad-d10c-476d-b06c-c580c641ef76 https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/covid-19-form-i-9-related-news/dhs-secretary-designates-haiti-for-tps Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas designated Haiti for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months, effective August 3, 2021, through February 3, 2023. Haitian nationals and individuals having no nationality who last habitually resided in Haiti may submit an initial registration application under the TPS designation for Haiti and apply for an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) during the 18-month registration period that begins August 3, 2021 and ends on February 3, 2023. The EADs of TPS beneficiaries have a Category Code of A12 or C19. Fri, 30 Jul 21 11:50:09 -0400 USCIS 7380d1a3-ecd8-4bf2-97a5-1dc95117a6c0 https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/covid-19-form-i-9-related-news/us-district-court-for-the-southern-district-of-texas-decision-on-deferred-action-for-childhood USCIS is complying with the July 16th order from the U.S. District Court in Texas. Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients with a valid Employment Authorization Document (EAD), including an EAD that has been automatically extended, are still permitted to work. See I-9 Central for more information on Completing Form I-9 for Employees with Extended Work Authorization Under DACA. Wed, 21 Jul 21 13:35:32 -0400 USCIS 26916fc4-d86a-4d22-952d-c17a09641b29 https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/covid-19-form-i-9-related-news/tps-for-somalia-extended-and-somalia-redesignated-for-tps-for-18-months-eads-automatically-extended Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas extended Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Somalia and redesignated Somalia for TPS through March 17, 2023. Current beneficiaries who want to maintain their status must re-register July 22, 2021 through September 20, 2021. Somali nationals and individuals having no nationality who last habitually resided in Somalia may submit an initial registration application under the redesignation of Somalia for TPS and apply for an EAD. Wed, 21 Jul 21 11:12:35 -0400 USCIS e9787748-4e59-4252-84a8-932cf04096de https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/covid-19-form-i-9-related-news/reminder-employer-action-required-on-tentative-nonconfirmations-within-10-federal-government-working E-Verify requires all employers to take action on Tentative Nonconfirmation cases (TNC) for their employees within 10 federal government working days. Although most Social Security Administration offices are currently closed, this does not affect the 10-day requirement. Employers are reminded to complete the following steps in E-Verify within 10 federal government working days after issuance of a TNC result: Thu, 15 Jul 21 15:57:49 -0400 USCIS 16a03959-e26d-4138-b74b-df71b5aa50f5 https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/covid-19-form-i-9-related-news/e-verify-web-services-listening-session-for-ica-v31-draft-release U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) invites you to participate in an E-Verify Web Services (WS) Listening Session for the Interface Control Agreement (ICA) version 31 (v31) Draft Release on July 28 from 2 – 3:30 p.m. Eastern. The listening session will provide an opportunity for WS developers to ask questions, share concerns and provide valuable feedback on their experiences with the new ICA v31 draft release. Your feedback may be integrated into the final ICA v31 public release scheduled in September. Wed, 14 Jul 21 10:47:03 -0400 USCIS f1546f13-7be6-4376-90c8-8686ba2e5388 https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/covid-19-form-i-9-related-news/update-m-274-section-63-refugees-and-asylees We have updated Section 6.3 of the M-274 for refugees and asylees. There are now several sentences reminding employers that asylees and refugees may present any acceptable documents in their possession. Please see UPDATE: M-274, Section 6.3 Refugees and Asylees. Tue, 13 Jul 21 14:01:54 -0400 USCIS 44ce2baa-64df-43ee-bc11-7235f9064bd0 https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/covid-19-form-i-9-related-news/tps-for-yemen-re-designated-and-extended-for-18-months-eads-automatically-extended-through-march-2 Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas extended and re-designated Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Yemen for 18 months, from Sept. 4, 2021, through March 3, 2023. Current beneficiaries who want to maintain their status must re-register July 9, 2021 through Sept. 7, 2021. Yemeni nationals and individuals having no nationality who last habitually resided in Yemen may submit an initial registration application under the re-designation for TPS for Yemen and apply for an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) between July 9, 2021 and March 3, 2023. Thu, 08 Jul 21 15:38:45 -0400 USCIS 395c5dcc-1d79-4058-9f1a-cb9caf14a378 https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/covid-19-form-i-9-related-news/e-verify-and-i-9-news-straight-from-the-top-part-1-podcast-with-equifax-workforce-wise Want to know more about E-Verify and what may be planned for the future of the program?   Listen to Tammy Meckley, Associate Director, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Immigration Records and Identity Services Directorate with the Department of Homeland Security in an Equifax Workforce Wise podcast interview.   Ms. Meckley explains key aspects of E-Verify and why so many employers are confidently using E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of their employees.  Wed, 07 Jul 21 11:02:19 -0400 USCIS 4d69eb8c-8f46-4674-9e1e-9be1229c6c42 https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents/examining-documents/reminder-permanent-resident-presenting-a-form-i-797-notice-of-action-with-an-expired-prc We are sending this reminder based on inquiries from the public. An employee that is a Permanent Resident may provide a Form I-797, Notice of Action with their expired Permanent Resident Card (PRC) for Form I-9. Mon, 14 Jun 21 16:06:41 -0400 USCIS 8d7fa047-53e8-485a-9246-9aae2e8090fa https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/covid-19-form-i-9-related-news/form-i-9-guidance-for-h-2b-workers-seeking-to-change-employers On May 25, the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Labor published a joint Federal Register temporary rule (86 FR 28198) to increase the numerical limits on FY2021 H-2B nonimmigrant visas and temporarily provide portability flexibility for H-2B workers already in the U.S. to begin work immediately with a new employer after an H-2B petition (supported by a valid TLC) is received by USCIS and before it is approved. Mon, 07 Jun 21 09:56:26 -0400 USCIS ad54ecf4-3cec-4e86-868a-1f21d97824fd https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/covid-19-form-i-9-related-news/dhs-extends-form-i-9-requirement-flexibility-effective-june-1-2021 The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced an extension of the flexibility in complying with requirements related to Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, due to COVID-19. This temporary guidance was set to expire May 31, 2021. Because of ongoing precautions related to COVID-19, DHS has extended the Form I-9 requirement flexibilities from June 1 to August 31, 2021. Thu, 27 May 21 06:25:36 -0400 USCIS d2afbcf8-c4e7-4423-a843-47c8f26d818d https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/covid-19-form-i-9-related-news/dhs-secretary-designates-burma-myanmar-for-tps Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas designated Burma (also known as Myanmar) for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months, effective May 25, 2021, through Nov. 25, 2022. Eligible Burmese nationals (and individuals having no nationality who last habitually resided in Burma) may submit an initial TPS registration application during the 180-day registration period that begins May 25, 2021 and ends on Nov. 22, 2021. TPS applicants may also apply for an Employment Authorization Document (EAD). If they apply for an EAD, it will have a Category Code of A12 or C19. Mon, 24 May 21 15:26:29 -0400 USCIS 8f4a91f4-aa50-45e4-8899-3f4fa6ce684a