USCIS Extends Employment Eligibility Verification Collection: EB-3 Immigration Process Update

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has issued a Federal Register notice dated August 19, 2026, announcing the extension of its currently approved information collection for Employment Eligibility Verification, commonly known as Form I-9. This extension carries no changes to the existing form or process, meaning employers and employees will continue using the same procedures for verifying work authorization. The Employment Eligibility Verification form is a critical step in the EB-3 immigration process explained to all employment-based immigrants. Every employer in the United States is legally required to complete Form I-9 for each hired employee, including newly approved EB-3 green card holders and those on work-authorized visa statuses such as H-1B or EAD holders with pending adjustment of status applications. For EB-3 applicants and green card holders entering the U.S. workforce, this notice signals continuity in I-9 compliance requirements. No new documentation requirements or procedural changes are being introduced, providing stability for both employers sponsoring foreign workers and the employees themselves. The public has until September 18, 2026 to submit comments on this collection extension through Regulations.gov. While routine administrative extensions rarely prompt public concern, employers and immigration attorneys may use this comment period to flag any compliance burdens or procedural ambiguities with the existing I-9 process. This notice follows a 60-Day notice previously published on May 18, 2026. EB-3 applicants and their sponsoring employers should continue following current I-9 procedures and are encouraged to consult with an immigration attorney for case-specific guidance.