Last Updated on October 27, 2022 by G. T. HR

Current Form I-9 to be Used in 2022

On Oct. 11, 2022, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published instructions for employers to continue using the Employment Eligibility Verification form (Form I-9) when hiring new employees until a new version of the form is published.

Is an Updated Form I-9 Ready?

Federal law requires employers to verify the identity and employment authorization of each individual they hire by completing and retaining Forms I-9. Employers must have a completed Form I-9 for every employee hired after Nov. 6, 1986. DHS reviews and updates Form I-9 periodically. The most recent version of this form will expire on Oct. 31, 2022. Historically, DHS has allowed employers to continue using the most recent version of the form beyond its expiration date when a new form is not available by the time the most current version expires.

Expected Updates to Form I-9

Industry experts anticipate DHS is delaying publishing an updated version of the form before the expiration date. This may be because of substantial changes to the form or the processes related to some of the form’s instructions. In addition, given the recent extension of temporary remote verification procedures for Form I-9 supporting documents, some speculation has also risen on whether some of these temporary policies may become permanent.

Impact on Employers

Employers can rely on this agency notification as evidence that I-9 compliance will require using the most current version of Form I-9 until they publish a new form. Once the new form is published, employers will need to update their hiring processes to ensure they are using the newest version of the form and following any updated instructions.

Important Dates

• Oct. 21, 2019: Publication date of the most recent Form 1-9.
• Oct. 11, 2022: DHS notified employers that they may continue using the current form until a new form is published.
• Oct. 31, 2002: Expiration date for the most current version of Form I-9.

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