DHS Extends Form I-9 Requirement Flexibility (Effective Mar. 31, 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 March 31. Because of ongoing precautions related to COVID-19, DHS has extended the Form I-9 flexibility policy an additional 60 days until May 31, 2021.

USCIS LINK: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-related-news/dhs-extends-form-i-9-requirement-flexibility-effective-mar-31-2021