I-9 & E-Verify Verified

Only the Form I-9 version expiring 05/31/2027 may be used

Jurisdiction
Federal (US)
Effective date
2026-08-01
Who it covers
All employers
Status
Verified against an official source

The law, summarized

  • From Aug 1, 2026, employers may only use the Form I-9 with the 05/31/2027 expiration date.
  • The 08/01/23 edition expiring 07/31/2026 is no longer valid; electronic I-9 systems had to be updated by July 31, 2026.
  • The current 01/20/25 edition includes minor wording changes, such as the Section 1 checkbox now reading "An alien authorized to work".
StateHR Take · AI-generated analysis, not legal advice

Who should act: All employers with workers in Federal. Make sure every new hire is processed on the valid I-9 edition now (in effect since 2026-08-01), including in any electronic I-9 system. Confirm the details in the official source before acting.

Generated 2026-10-15T18:41-05:00

Official sources

  • www.uscis.gov
    https://www.uscis.gov/i-9
  • www.uscis.gov
    https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/completing-form-i-9/self-audits-and-correcting-mistakes