USCIS Correction: Most Employers Must Complete English Version I-9

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Varnum LLP
On March 12, 2013 the USCIS announced the new Form I-9 is available and may be completed in English or Spanish. Today, March 13, 2013, USCIS clarified that Spanish I-9 is available for completion only by Puerto Rico employers.
USCIS incorrectly announced full use during a teleconference but has now clarified onwww.USCIS.gov that the Spanish new form I-9 may not be used by employers (except Puerto Rico employers). Employers may continue to use the Spanish form for reference, but the English version must be completed.

The new Form I-9 is available in English and Spanish. In addition, USCIS has published aHandbook for Employers to provide guidance for completing the new Form I-9.

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Employers are required to use the new Form I-9 beginning on May 7, 2013, but it may be used immediately. USCIS will accept prior versions of Form I-9, “(Rev. 08/07/09) Y” and “(Rev. 02/02/09) N”, until May 7, 2013.

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