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title: Form I-9 Flexibilities Ended
description: Form I-9 is back to normal as of yesterday. Take the guess work out of compliance and utilize Choice Screening's Form I-9 Comply.
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# [Form I-9 Flexibilities Ended](https://www.choicescreening.com/blog/form-i-9-flexibilities-ended)

 Written by [Vanessa Mitchell](https://www.choicescreening.com/blog/author/vanessa-mitchell) | Tuesday, 1 August 2023

Effective on April 1, 2021 The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued temporary flexibility in the completion of Form I-9. Specifically, if employees were hired on or after April 1, 2021 and worked in an exclusive remote position due to COVID-19 precautions, were temporarily exempt from physical inspection of Form I-9 documents.

This temporary exemption existed until the employee undertakes consistent non-remote employment. Once normal operations/employment resumes, all remote employees reported to employer for document inspection within 3 business days.

The flexibility only applied exclusively to remote-work employees. If there were employees physically present at the employment location, no exceptions or flexibilities were allowed.

In October 2022, DHS announced an extension of the Form I-9 flexibilities until July 31, 2023. Click [here](https://www.ice.gov/news/releases/ice-announces-extension-i-9-compliance-flexibility-3) for the full DHS announcement.

With the flexibilities ended, employers must revert to original Form I-9 Compliance standards.

Employers are responsible for monitoring the DHS and ICE website for updates regarding Form I-9 flexibilities.

 

**What is Form I-9 Comply™**

Form I-9 Comply™ is Choice Screening’s solution for electronic Form I-9 management that fully integrates with E-Verify. With Form I-9 Comply™ you will be taken through all the steps required to complete an employment eligibility verification including your new hire’s Form I-9 and managing the E-Verify case. Completed Form I-9s are housed in our secure cloud storage allowing you to be completely paperless!

 

**Why Use Form I-9 Comply™?**

Errors, deadlines, compliance, inconsistencies, and other offences are often overlooked on Form I-9 leaving organizations vulnerable during an ICE audit. The #1 reason for fines during an audit is Form I-9 omissions and errors. Form I-9 Comply™ virtually eliminates omissions and errors and is fully compliant and user-friendly.

Verify employment eligibility with confidence and efficiency through this easy-to-use online platform. Receive Choice Screening training and support, secure cloud storage, 185-point error checking algorithm, 20-tier validation audit, remote hire function, and nationwide notary network access. It’s simple to use, easy to train, and hard to make a mistake!

Not only is our application totally compliant but it was created by immigration attorneys. No employer has been fined for errors and omissions since using our application!

Don’t risk it – start using [Form I-9 Comply™](https://www.choicescreening.com/background-screening-services/post-hire/online-form-i9) today.

 

Still have questions? [Contact Us](https://www.choicescreening.com/contact-choice-screening) or [Subscribe to our Blog](https://www.choicescreening.com/blog/) and stay informed!

As a consumer reporting agency, we cannot act as your attorney or give you advice. This blog is informative and not all-encompassing. It is not meant to provide legal advice. You must consult qualified legal counsel to ensure you are maintaining a compliant program.

 

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