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DHS Extends Form I-9 Flexibility Through August 2021

DHS and ICE extended COVID-19 Form I-9 compliance flexibilities from June 1 through August 31, 2021, for employers verifying employment eligibility.

DHS Extends Form I-9 Requirment Flexibility

DHS Extends Form I-9 Compliance Flexibility

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 May 31, 2021. Because of ongoing precautions related to COVID-19, DHS has extended the Form I-9 requirement flexibilities from June 1 to August 31, 2021.

Questions About Form I-9 Compliance?

If you have any questions about the extension of the flexibility in complying with requirements related to Form I-9, please contact CRC’s Customer Care Group at 877-272-0266 or contact us online.

This post reflects DHS and ICE Form I-9 compliance guidance in effect as of May 2021, the time of original publication.

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Dorian Dehnel is President of CRC (CriminalRecordCheck.com), where he has led the company since 2003. For more than two decades, he has partnered with healthcare, education, and public sector leaders to deliver trusted, transparent background screening programs, helping employers mitigate risk through compliant and comprehensive employment screening and background investigation services. A former field investigator with a B.S. in Criminal Justice from East Carolina University, Dorian brings hands-on investigative experience to CRC's PBSA-accredited screening services and to the standards of speed, accuracy, and service the company is known for.

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