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This form is used by employers to verify an employee's eligibility to work in the United States. It requires information from the employee and employer to ensure compliance with federal law regarding

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How to fill out Form I-9

1. Obtain Form I-9 from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services website or your employer.
2. Complete Section 1: Employee Information and Attestation. Provide your full name, address, date of birth, and attest your citizenship status.
3. Read the instructions carefully and sign the form at the bottom of Section 1.
4. In Section 2: Employer Review and Verification, your employer will need to fill out this section within three days of your start date.
5. Present acceptable documents to your employer that establish your identity and employment authorization within the specified time.
6. Your employer will review your documents and enter the information in Section 2.
7. Complete Section 3 if you are rehired or your work authorization expires.

Who needs Form I-9?

1. All employers in the United States need Form I-9 to verify the identity and employment authorization of their employees.
2. All employees (citizens and non-citizens) who are hired to work in the U.S. must 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 U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) form used for verifying the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment in the United States.

Who is required to file Form I-9?

Employers in the United States are required to file Form I-9 for all employees they hire, regardless of the employee's citizenship or immigration status.

How to fill out Form I-9?

To fill out Form I-9, both the employee and employer must complete designated sections of the form. The employee must provide personal information and verify their identity and work eligibility by presenting acceptable documents, while the employer must review those documents and complete the employer section.

What is the purpose of Form I-9?

The purpose of Form I-9 is to ensure that employers verify the identity and employment authorization of their employees in compliance with federal law, to prevent illegal employment of individuals who are not authorized to work in the U.S.

What information must be reported on Form I-9?

Form I-9 requires reporting of the employee's name, address, date of birth, immigration status, and the documents provided to verify identity and employment authorization, along with the employer's information and signature.