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This form is used to document that each new employee is authorized to work in the United States.

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How to fill out Form I-9

1. Download Form I-9 from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) website.
2. Enter the employee's personal information in Section 1, including their name, address, date of birth, and Social Security number.
3. Select the appropriate citizenship or immigration status from the given options in Section 1.
4. Have the employee sign and date Section 1.
5. In Section 2, the employer must complete their information including the business name and address.
6. Review the employee's original documents (e.g., passport, driver's license) and record the document title, issuing authority, and document number in Section 2.
7. Enter the date of employment and complete the certification section in Section 2.
8. Store the completed Form I-9 securely and retain it for the required period.

Who needs Form I-9?

1. All employers in the United States must complete Form I-9 for each employee they hire.
2. Employees who are U.S. citizens, non-citizen nationals, and lawful permanent residents need to fill out Form I-9.
3. Non-citizen employees who are authorized to work in the U.S. must also complete Form I-9.

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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 United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) form used to verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment in the United States.

Who is required to file Form I-9?

Employers are required to file Form I-9 for each employee they hire in the United States, including U.S. citizens and non-citizens.

How to fill out Form I-9?

To fill out Form I-9, employers must complete Section 1 by obtaining information from the employee. The employee must then provide identification documents in Section 2, and the employer must verify these documents and record the required information.

What is the purpose of Form I-9?

The purpose of Form I-9 is to ensure that employers verify each employee's eligibility to work in the United States and to maintain records of this verification.

What information must be reported on Form I-9?

Form I-9 requires reporting the employee's name, address, date of birth, Social Security number (optional for certain cases), and their citizenship or immigration status. It also requires identification information from valid documents that demonstrate work authorization.