New Employer Handbook from USCIS

On July 1, 2017, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released a new Handbook for Employers, otherwise known as M-274. The Handbook includes guidance for Form I-9. Below are some of the sections included in the handbook that may be useful to employers.

• Why Employers Must Verify Employment Authorization and Identity of New Employees
• Who Must Complete Form I-9
• Completing Sections 1 through 3 of Form I-9
• Guidance for Minors and Employees with Disabilities
• Evidence of Status for Certain Categories
• Leaves of Absence, Layoffs, Corporate Mergers and Other Interruptions of Employment
• Correcting Form I-9
• Photocopying and Retaining Form I-9
• Unlawful Discrimination and Penalties for Prohibited Practices
• Instructions for Recruiters and Referrers for a Fee
• Acceptable Documents for Verifying Employment Authorization and Identity
• Some Questions You May Have About Form I-9

This information comes from a news release by the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA Doc. No. 17071703).