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This form is used to document that each new employee is authorized to work in the United States, as required by federal law.

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How to fill out Form I-9

1. Obtain a blank Form I-9 from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) website or from your employer.
2. Complete Section 1: Employee Information and Attestation. Provide your name, address, date of birth, and other required details. Sign and date the form.
3. Provide acceptable documents for verification in Section 2. Choose documents from List A, or one document from List B and one from List C.
4. Your employer must complete Section 2 within three business days of your start date. They will need to review the documents you provided and enter the information on the form.
5. Ensure your employer signs and dates Section 2 to validate completion.
6. Keep the form and documents in a safe place; do not submit them to USCIS unless requested.

Who needs Form I-9?

1. All U.S. employers are required to complete Form I-9 for each employee they hire to verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States.
2. The form must be completed for citizens, non-citizen nationals, and lawful permanent residents, as well as individuals with specific work authorization.

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What is a Form I-9 form?

Use Form I-9 to verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment in the United States. All U.S. employers must properly complete Form I-9 for every individual they hire for employment in the United States.

Do you have to keep a physical copy of an I-9?

If you choose to copy or scan documents an employee presents when completing Form I-9, you must retain the copies (or electronic images) with their Form I-9 or their employee record.

Can I-9 documents be digital?

Using an Electronic Storage System for Form I-9 You may retain Form I-9 using either a paper or electronic system, or a combination of both. If you complete a paper Form I-9, you may scan and upload the original signed form, correction or update, and retain it electronically.

Is Form I-9 still required?

Federal law requires that every employer* who recruits, refers for a fee, or hires an individual for employment in the U.S. must complete Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. Form I-9 will help you verify your employee's identity and employment authorization.

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What is Form I-9?

Form I-9, also known as the Employment Eligibility Verification form, is a United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) form used by employers to verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment in the United States.

Who is required to file Form I-9?

All employers in the United States are required to file Form I-9 for each individual they hire, including U.S. citizens and non-citizens, to verify their eligibility to work.

How to fill out Form I-9?

To fill out Form I-9, the employee must provide their personal information in Section 1, including their name, address, date of birth, and immigration status. The employer must complete Section 2 by reviewing the employee's documentation, recording the document details, and signing the form. The form must be completed within three days of the employee's start date.

What is the purpose of Form I-9?

The purpose of Form I-9 is to ensure that all employees hired in the United States are authorized to work and to help employers maintain compliance with federal immigration laws.

What information must be reported on Form I-9?

Form I-9 requires reporting of an employee's full name, address, date of birth, immigration status, and the documents used to verify identity and employment authorization, including document title, issuing authority, document number, and expiration date if applicable.