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DHS/USICE RIN: 1653-AA47 Publication ID: Fall 2008 
Title: Electronic Signature and Storage of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification 
Abstract: This interim rule amends Department of Homeland Security (DHS) regulations to provide that employers and recruiters or referrers for a fee required to complete and retain Forms I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, may sign and retain these forms electronically. This rule implements statutory changes to the Form I-9 retention requirement that President George W. Bush signed into law on October 30, 2004. In implementing these changes, this rule sets standards for electronic signatures and the electronic retention of the Form I-9. 
Agency: Department of Homeland Security(DHS)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-Term Actions 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 274a     (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)
Legal Authority: 8 USC 1101    8 USC 1103    8 USC 1324a    8 CFR 2   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
Interim Final Rule  06/15/2006  71 FR 34510   
Interim Final Rule Effective  06/15/2006    
Interim Final Rule Comment Period End  08/14/2006    
Next Action Undetermined  To Be Determined    
Additional Information: ICE 2345-05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes  Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal 
Small Entities Affected: Businesses  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov   Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov  
RIN Data Printed in the FR: Yes 
Agency Contact:
Joe Jeronimo
Department of Homeland Security
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
500 12th Street SW.,
Washington, DC 20024
Phone:202 732-3978