In light of the impending expiration of COVID-19 temporary flexibilities, Clear I-9, a trusted provider of Form I-9 compliance solutions, commits to cost-effective solutions for meeting Form I-9 requirements. Using Clear I-9’s easy to use mobile software, employers can meet the new compliance requirements and avoid expensive fines for less than $10 an I-9.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced that the temporary flexibilities for Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, granted due to COVID-19, will come to an end on July 31, 2023. As a result, employers must conduct in-person physical document inspections for employees whose documents were previously inspected remotely by August 30, 2023. However, for employees continuing to work remotely, employers may rely on an authorized agent for in-person verification.

Clear I-9's electronic verification system provides employers with a platform to conveniently capture in-person verification by an authorized agent, facilitating compliance with the new requirements. Through Clear I-9’s dedicated portal for remote authorized I-9 representatives, employers can safely provide access to anyone outside of your organization to help complete Section 2 of the I-9 without the need for them to login to your company's dashboard, all while providing an intuitive experience. 

Michael H. Neifach Esq., an esteemed authority in immigration law, reviewed Clear I-9's technology and confirms its efficacy in helping employers meet compliance standards while ensuring efficiency and accuracy.

"DHS has advised that the COVID-19 temporary flexibilities for Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, will end on July 31, 2023, and that employers must complete in-person physical document inspections for employees whose documents were inspected remotely no later than August 30, 2023. For employees who continue to work remotely, employers may rely on an authorized agent to complete the in person verification. By providing a platform for employers to electronically capture the in-person verification by an authorized agent, Clear I-9’s electronic verification system can help facilitate compliance.,” stated Michael H. Neifach Esq., Office Managing Principal, Immigration Law of Jackson Lewis P.C. law firm. 

Clear I-9 presents businesses with multiple cost-effective options for remote I-9 compliance, allowing them to achieve seamless compliance at less than $10 per I-9. By leveraging Clear I-9's expertise and user-friendly platform, employers can ensure that all I-9 forms are completed accurately and securely, significantly reducing the risk of errors or omissions.

"Our goal at Clear I-9 is to simplify the I-9 compliance process for employers of all sizes," said Melissa Prentice, President at Clear I-9. "We recognize the challenges posed by the recent changes in Form I-9 requirements, and for under $10 per I-9, employers can compliantly update historical remote I-9s and complete new remote I-9s, providing an efficient solution to help businesses meet the new compliance standards."

As the deadline for compliance approaches, Clear I-9 invites employers to schedule a call to learn more about how their services can simplify the remote I-9 compliance process. By choosing Clear I-9, businesses can save time, reduce costs, and mitigate the risk of fines associated with non-compliance.   For more information about Clear I-9 and their compliant remote I-9s, please visit cleari9.com or contact [email protected].