In March 2020, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) first announced that as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, it would temporarily waive the Form I-9 in-person verification requirement and allow employers to inspect certain employees’ identity and employment authorization documents remotely over video link, fax, email, etc for purposes of completing Section … Continue reading Simplifying I-9 Verification: DHS Announces Permanent Remote Inspection Option for Employers