What's New
USCIS Extends Form I-9 Expiration Date
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services updated the Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification to extend the expiration date to 05/31/2027.
Employers must use the Form I-9 with the edition date of 08/1/23, which may have an expiration date of either 07/31/2026 or 05/31/2027. Either form may be used until its respective expiration date. Downloads available on the Form I-9 download page will only include the new 05/31/2027 expiration date.
Somalia Redesignated for TPS and TPS Extended for 18 Months; Certain EADs Automatically Extended Through Sept. 17, 2025
Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas extended and redesignated Somalia for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) from Sept. 18, 2024, through March 17, 2026. Nationals of Somalia and individuals with no nationality who last habitually resided in Somalia may submit an initial registration application under the redesignation of Somalia for TPS and apply for an Employment Authorization Document (EAD).
E-Verify Users: Please Check Bookmarks for Login Access
The E-Verify account log-in page is only accessible through everify.uscis.gov.
Users should review bookmarks to ensure they are using the current URL, everify.uscis.gov (without a dash).
TPS for Yemen Extended and Redesignated for 18 Months; Certain EADs Automatically Extended Through Sept. 3, 2025
Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas extended and redesignated Yemen for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) from Sept. 4, 2024, through March 3, 2026. Nationals of Yemen and individuals with no nationality who last habitually resided in Yemen may submit an initial registration application under the redesignation of Yemen for TPS and apply for an Employment Authorization Document (EAD).
President Biden Issues a Memorandum on Extending Eligibility for Deferred Enforced Departure for Liberians
ALERT: President Biden issued a Memorandum on Extending Eligibility for Deferred Enforced Departure for Liberians to the secretaries of state and homeland security that defers through June 30, 2026, the removal of any Liberian national, or person without nationality who last habitually resided in Liberia, who is present in the United States and who was under Deferred Enfo
Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti Extended and Redesignated for 18 Months; Certain Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) Automatically Extended Through Aug. 3, 2025
Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas extended and redesignated Haiti for TPS from Aug. 4, 2024, through Feb. 3, 2026. Nationals of Haiti and individuals with no nationality who last habitually resided in Haiti may submit an initial registration application under the redesignation of Haiti for TPS and apply for an EAD. Current beneficiaries who want to maintain their status must re-register and may apply for new EADs.
Attention: Last Chance to Check That You’re Using the Correct E-Verify Log-in Webpage URL!
Please review and update your bookmarks and saved favorites for accessing the E-Verify system to reflect everify.uscis.gov (with no dash).
Also, please update any material(s) used internally to reflect everify.uscis.gov.
Effective June 25, the URL e-verify.uscis.gov/ (with the dash) and the redirect will be decommissioned.
USCIS Issues Notices Extending Certain TPS EADs Through March 9, 2025
USCIS is issuing Form I-797, Notice of Action, to certain Temporary Protected Status (TPS) beneficiaries who are eligible to re-register for TPS or have a pending application to renew their Form I-766, Employment Authorization Document (EAD). This notice further extends the validity of their EAD through March 9, 2025.
Employees may show their Form I-797, along with their TPS-based EAD (EAD with an A12 or C19 code), to any U.S. employer as proof of continued employment authorization through March 9, 2025.
E-Verify Updates Have A New Email Address
On June 18, USCIS updated its email messaging service to enhance the security and authenticity of its communications. Messages will now come from uscis@messages.dhs.gov rather than the previously used “@public.govdelivery.com” domain.
Additionally, messages will now be consistently sent as bulletins on behalf of our DHS Secretary and USCIS Director. This will help unify our communications and reinforce a trusted source of our information.
Reminder: One Week Left to Check Your E-Verify Log-in Webpage Bookmark!
Please check that your E-Verify log-in page URL reflects everify.uscis.gov.
Effective June 25, the E-Verify account log-in page will only be accessible through everify.uscis.gov.
The old URL, e-verify.uscis.gov/ (using a dash) and the associated redirect will no longer work, resulting in an error message.
Please review and update your bookmarks and saved favorites to reflect everify.uscis.gov (with no dash).