The Department of Homeland Security has announced and published a new,
long-awaited version of the I-9 form used to confirm the identity and work
authorization of every new hire since 1986. The new form puts into practice
the reduction of the number of documents that had been technically required
since 1996. Employers should start using the new I-9 form as quickly as
possible, and no later than December 7. DHS will publish a Federal
Register notice imminently giving employers 30 days from then to begin
using the form.
