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Instructions for Employment Eligibility Verification Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration ServicesUSCIS Form I9 OMB No. 16150047 Expires 03/31/2016Read all instructions

How to fill out employment eligibility verification

How to fill out employment eligibility verification

1. - Obtain the most recent Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) website.
2. - Review the instructions on the first page of the Form I-9 to understand the requirements and gather the necessary documents.
3. - Section 1: Employee Information and Attestation: The employee must complete this section, providing their full legal name, contact information, date of birth, Social Security number (if applicable), and whether they are a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or alien authorized to work in the U.S.
4. - Section 2: Employer or Authorized Representative Review and Verification: The employer or authorized representative must examine the employee's original documents that establish their identity and employment eligibility. These documents can include a U.S. passport, Permanent Resident Card, or Employment Authorization Document (EAD), among others. The employer or representative must record the document title, issuing authority, document number, and expiration date (if applicable) in this section.
5. - Section 3: Reverification and Rehires (if applicable): This section is used for updating and reverifying previously completed Form I-9s, such as when an employee's work authorization has expired and been renewed.
6. - Ensure all fields are completed accurately and legibly. Verify that the documents provided by the employee appear genuine and relate to the individual presenting them.
7. - Retain the completed Form I-9 for the required retention period (either three years after the date of hire or one year after the employment ends, whichever is later).
8. - Keep the Form I-9 separate from personnel records and make it available for inspection if requested by authorized government officials.
9. - For more detailed guidance, refer to the complete instructions provided with the Form I-9.

Who needs employment eligibility verification?

1. Employment eligibility verification is required for all employers in the United States. It applies to both citizens and non-citizens who are hired, recruited, or referred for a fee to work in the country. Employers must ensure that Form I-9 is completed for every new employee, regardless of their citizenship status.

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What is employment eligibility verification?

Employment eligibility verification is the process of confirming that an individual is authorized to work in the United States.

Who is required to file employment eligibility verification?

All employers in the United States are required to file employment eligibility verification for their employees.

How to fill out employment eligibility verification?

Employment eligibility verification form (I-9) must be completed by both the employee and the employer, with proper identification and supporting documents.

What is the purpose of employment eligibility verification?

The purpose of employment eligibility verification is to ensure that individuals working in the United States are legally authorized to do so.

What information must be reported on employment eligibility verification?

Basic personal information, employment authorization status, and supporting document details must be reported on employment eligibility verification.