Following the university's message on Sept. 30 regarding the federal government shutdown, the I-9 Compliance team is providing additional guidance on the I-9 verification process with E-Verify and Tentative Non-Confirmations, along with reminders on I-9 requirements that are still in effect.
E-Verify unavailable
The E-Verify system connected to federal contracts/grants is temporarily offline due to the shutdown, and the government has suspended the "three-day rule" for creating E-Verify cases. I-9 forms still need to be completed, and those employees with newly assigned federally sponsored awards (grants and contracts) must still recomplete the I-9 form within 30 days after they are assigned the award if they were not previously E-Verified.
Tentative Non-Confirmations paused
TNCs, a process that occurs when the I-9 information does not match government records, are paused during the shutdown, and the resolution timeline will restart once E-Verify resumes.
I-9 requirements remain in effect
All new hires and rehires must complete the Form I-9 through the normal process on time:
- Section 1: On or before the first day of work
- Section 2: Within three business days of the start date
Foreign nationals can and must still schedule Social Security Administration appointments to apply for a Social Security number. Check the SSA website for updates on office availability.
Questions can be sent to [I9ComplianceSvcs@jhu.edu](mail to:I9ComplianceSvcs@jhu.edu).
Posted in News+Info
