DHS to End COVID-19 Temporary Policy for I-9 List B Documents on May 1

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that beginning May 1, 2022, it is ending the COVID-19 temporary policy for List B identity documents. As of that date, employers will no longer be able to accept expired List B documents.

If an employee presented an expired List B document between May 1, 2020, and April 30, 2022, employers must update their I-9 employment authorization verification forms by July 31, 2022. 

DHS provided the following table with details:

Related Link:

• E-Verify notice, Mar. 17, 2022