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Employment Verification Guidance Update

Updated guidance addresses how employers should handle documents when an underlying program status changes.

Current as of September 3, 2026

Last verified: September 3, 2026

Plain-English summary

Updated guidance addresses employer reverification obligations when the underlying immigration program supporting a document changes.

What changed

Guidance clarifies reverification timing for certain documents.

What this does NOT mean

It does not authorize employers to demand specific documents.
It does not change anti-discrimination obligations.

Who may be affected

Employers
Workers whose documents are tied to a changing program

Official sources

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration ServicesI-9 Central — Employer GuidanceI-9 / E-Verify Guidance · August 24, 2026View official source ↗(opens in a new tab)

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Immigration laws and policies can change, and individual circumstances matter. This content is educational and should not be used as a substitute for advice from a qualified immigration professional.