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This form is used to document that each new employee hired after November 6, 1986, is authorized to work in the United States. It must be completed by both the employee and the employer to verify

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How to fill out Form I-9

1. Obtain Form I-9 from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) website or your employer.
2. Complete Section 1 of the form by providing your personal information, including your name, address, date of birth, and immigration status.
3. Sign and date Section 1 to certify that the information provided is accurate.
4. Present original documents that establish your identity and employment authorization to your employer within three business days of your start date.
5. The employer completes Section 2 by reviewing the submitted documents and fills in the employer information.
6. Sign and date Section 2 to confirm that the documents were examined and are valid.
7. Retain the completed Form I-9 for the required amount of time as stipulated by USCIS regulations.

Who needs Form I-9?

1. All employers in the United States need Form I-9 for every new employee they hire.
2. Employees must complete Form I-9 to verify their identity and eligibility to work in the U.S.

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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 is a federal form used in the United States for verifying the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment.

Who is required to file Form I-9?

All employers in the U.S. are required to file Form I-9 for every employee they hire, regardless of the employee's citizenship or immigration status.

How to fill out Form I-9?

To fill out Form I-9, the employee must provide personal information including their name, address, and date of birth, and present valid identification documents. The employer must then complete their section by reviewing the documents and signing the form.

What is the purpose of Form I-9?

The purpose of Form I-9 is to ensure that employers verify the identity and legal work authorization of their employees in compliance with U.S. immigration law.

What information must be reported on Form I-9?

Form I-9 requires reporting such information as the employee's full name, address, date of birth, social security number, and information about the identification documents that establish identity and employment eligibility.