May 27, 2020
Validity Team
Among many stay-at-home orders and new restrictions due to COVID-19, employees may experience challenges renewing a state driver’s license, a state ID card, or other Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification List B identity document.
Because of this, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a temporary policy regarding expired List B identity documents used to complete Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification.
Beginning May 1st, identity documents found in List B set to expire on or after March 1, 2020, and not otherwise extended by the issuing authority, may be treated the same as if the employee presented a valid receipt for an acceptable document for Form I-9 purposes.
For a more detailed, step-by-step process on acceptable expired documents, please visit: https://bit.ly/2T2fvK4
DHS continues to monitor the ongoing COVID-19 national emergency and will provide updated guidance as needed.
This information has been prepared by Validity Screening Solutions for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. The content is intended for general information purposes only, and you are urged to consult a lawyer concerning your own situation and any specific legal questions you may have.