USCIS Revises Form I-9, Used for All New Hires in U.S. Release Date: November 14, 2016 Changes are designed to reduce errors and enhance form completion using a computer WASHINGTON -- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) today published a revised version of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. By Jan. 22, 2017, employers must use only the new version, dated 11/14/2016. Until then, they can continue to use the version dated 03/08/2013 or the new version.