INS decided to extend the authorization period in order to prevent potential gaps in employment authorization while such individuals wait for their applications to be processed. However, in spite of the Federal Register notice and INS public education campaign, INS has learned of some employers who are unaware of this extension. Employers should not ask for additional I-9 documentation. To do so may be an unfair immigration-related employment practice. Employers are reminded that the laws prohibiting unfair immigration-related employment practices remain in full force.
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