Although the regulations for the Electronic Generation, Signature, and Storage of Form I-9 have been in existence for several years, Department of Homeland Security recently released a Memorandum which provides guidance to field officers conducting audits of Forms I-9 created in electronic I-9 systems. This guidance has prompted auditors to engage in not only an audit of Form I-9, but also a review of how electronic generation, signature, and storage are accomplished in the Form I-9 system.
Employers may be asked to complete questionnaires which provide insight into the workings of the electronic system. Auditors are also likely to request a real-time demonstration of the Form I-9 process using the electronic system. Both requests are designed to allow the auditor to assess the electronic system’s compliance with the regulations.
The regulations governing electronic processing of Form I-9 are found at 8 CFR section 274a.2(e), (f), (g), and (i). These requirements are also addressed in the Handbook for Employers (M-274) beginning on page 24.
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