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What Employers (Don't Really) Need to Know about the New I-9

April 08, 2025

Written by Erik Trimboli

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On April 2, 2025, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released an updated version of the I-9 form.  However, it's important to note that employers are not immediately required to switch to this latest version.  

What's New on the I-9 Form?

The revisions to the I-9 primarily consist of several important wording changes:

  • The term "noncitizen" has been replaced with "alien."
  • The term "gender" has been replaced with "sex."
  • The edition date on the form now reads "1/20/25."

These changes are also reflected in the accompanying Form I-9 Instructions and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Privacy Notice. Furthermore, these terminology updates have already been updated in the E-Verify and E-Verify+ systems.

What This Means for Employers

Essentially, nothing. Currently, the use of the new Form I-9 is optional. Employers can continue to use the previous versions of the form, both of which have an edition date of 8/1/23. These older versions remain valid through their respective expiration dates in 2026 and 2027.

Important Note for E-Verify Users: If your organization utilizes E-Verify and you continue to use the 8/1/23 versions of Form I-9, be aware of a slight discrepancy in terminology. If an employee indicates on the Form I-9 that they are "a noncitizen authorized to work," you will need to select "an alien authorized to work" within the E-Verify system to ensure accurate information transfer.

DISCLAIMER: The information provided herein does not constitute the provision of legal advice, tax advice, accounting services or professional consulting of any kind. The information provided herein should not be used as a substitute for consultation with professional legal, tax, accounting, or other professional advisers. Before making any decision or taking any action, you should consult a professional adviser who has been provided with all pertinent facts relevant to your particular situation and for your particular state(s) of operation.

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