Since August 2023 eligible employers in the United States have had the option to complete the document inspection and review process of the Form I-9 via live video conference. In his article "Video Enabled: Evaluating New I-9 Completion Procedures," John provides a comprehensive exploration of virtual Form I-9 completion, covering:

• Requirements to use this new procedure;
• Benefits of virtual Form I-9 verification; and
• Considerations regarding possible downsides of this new completion method.

Health care organizations should carefully consider if the switch to virtual Form I-9 completion is right for them by weighing the advantages and disadvantages.

Certiphi Screening has covered this topic in depth and has been on top of this revolutionary development in Form I-9 compliance since even before its inception. HR Pulse is only available to ASHHRA members; non-members who are interested in reading more about this topic can consult one of our many publications on the subject, such as our:

• White Paper: Streamlining Form I-9 Compliance with i9Success and i9Virtual;
• Official product announcement: Introducing i9Virtual by Certiphi Screening;
• Webinar: Future Proof Your I-9 Process: Embracing Virtual Verification; or
• Product sheet: Virtual I-9: Redefining Efficiency and User-Experience.

Clients are also encouraged to contact your dedicated Certiphi Screening Sales Executive, Account Manager, or our Customer Service team for more information on i9Virtual.

About HR Pulse and ASHHRA

ASHHRA (The American Society for Health Care Human Resources Administration) is a professional association dedicated to healthcare human resources management, focusing on the unique challenges and opportunities faced by HR professionals within the healthcare industry. They publish HR Pulse, a quarterly journal helping healthcare human resources professionals navigate best practices, updates, and changes in trends within this complex and highly regulated industry.

About John Mazzeo

John W. Mazzeo serves as Associate General Counsel, Director of I-9 and E-Verify compliance for the Vertical Screen, Inc. group of companies, which includes Certiphi Screening. He is responsible for all aspects of the i9Success business line, from ideation, legal review, and implementation. Prior to joining Certiphi Screening, John served as an Assistant Chief Counsel with DHS-ICE, where he was responsible for reviewing and litigating Form I-9 fines and sanctions cases arising in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Delaware. He serves on the Verification and Document Liaison Committee of the American Immigration Lawyers Association and frequently writes and speaks on topics related to Form I-9 and E-Verify compliance.

About Certiphi Screening

As part of the Vertical Screen family of companies founded in 1989, Certiphi Screening has rapidly grown into the premier applicant screening services provider, catering to many of the world's largest healthcare organizations. Today, healthcare employers of all sizes depend on Certiphi's industry-specific expertise and technological leadership for customized screening solutions that are unparalleled in the marketplace. Through our i9Success product line, we offer a comprehensive suite of I-9 solutions addressing the unique needs of every client, including pioneering our first to market i9Virtual solution for virtual Form I-9 completion.

Posted: January 2, 2024