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September 2006 WKGJ Immigration Update
In this Issue: H-1B Update; Update on increased waiting time for green cards for certain employment-base applicants; Changes to USCIS application filing procedures and premium processing update; Employment verification program; General passport reminder for all foreign nationals; Passport-related deadlines for visa waiver travelers; New e-passports for American Citizens; Western hemisphere travel initiative; US-visit update; Diversity visa lottery; Congressional and media advocacy;

February 2006 WKGJ Immigration Update
In this Issue: Lobby Day/Congressional & Media Advocacy; H-1B Update; E-3 Visa Update; Increased Waiting Time for Green Cards for Certain Employment-Based Applicants

I-9 Compliance Update

The USCIS has revised the Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9. The revised form, instructions and list of acceptable documents are attached to this e-mail. The Handbook for Employers, which contains general information and a lengthy Q & A regarding I-9 compliance, can be found at: www.uscis.gov

As of November 7, 2007 only the current version of Form I-9 (2007 edition) may be used for new hires. All previous versions are no longer valid. Employers do not need to complete new forms for existing employees. However, employers must use the new form when reverification of employment eligibility is required.

In an interesting change, the I-9 instructions now provide that an employee is not obligated to furnish a social security number when completing the I-9 form, unless he or she is employed by an employer who participates in the E-VERIFY program. The Handbook and USCIS website contain information about this program as well as electronic completion and storage of I-9 forms.

For more information about I-9 compliance and employment eligibility verification please contact one of the attorneys in our office.

Click here for Form I-9 and Documents

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