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OMB No. 1615-0047; Expires 08/31/12 Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification Read instructions carefully before completing

How to fill out employment eligibility verification form

How to fill out employment eligibility verification form:

1. Start by downloading the Employment Eligibility Verification form, also known as Form I-9, from the official website of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
2. Read the instructions carefully and gather the necessary documents to prove your identity and work authorization, such as a passport, driver's license, social security card, or birth certificate.
3. Complete Section 1 of the form by providing your personal information, including your full name, address, date of birth, email, and telephone number. You will also need to indicate your citizenship or immigration status.
4. If you are an alien authorized to work in the United States, you must enter your Alien Registration Number or Form I-94 Admission Number in Section 1.
5. Once you have filled out Section 1, sign and date the form.
6. Next, your employer must complete Section 2 of the form. They will examine your original documents to verify your identity and work authorization. Make sure to bring the required documents when submitting the form.
7. Your employer will record the document information in Section 2, including the document title, issuing authority, document number, expiration date (if applicable), and the date employment begins.
8. Your employer or their authorized representative must sign and date Section 2.
9. If any corrections or updates are needed in the future, your employer will complete Section 3 of the form.
10. Keep a copy of the completed form for your records.

Who needs employment eligibility verification form:

1. Employers in the United States are required by law to use the Employment Eligibility Verification form to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all employees hired after November 6, 1986.
2. Employees, regardless of their citizenship status, must fill out the form to confirm their identity and work authorization.
3. The form ensures that employers hire individuals who are legally authorized to work in the United States and prevents discrimination based on national origin or citizenship status.

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Can I edit my I-9 form?

To correct multiple, recording errors on the form, you may redo the section on a new Form I-9 and attach it to the old form. A new Form I-9 can also be completed if major errors (such as entire sections being left blank or Section 2 being completed based on unacceptable documents) need to be corrected.

Does everyone have to fill out an I-9 form?

All employers must complete and retain Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, for every person they hire for employment after Nov. 6, 1986, in the U.S. as long as the person works for pay or other type of payment.

Can I fill out an I-9 form for myself?

Can I fill out an I-9 for myself? No. Employees cannot act as their own authorized representative. Each employee must fill out the employee section of the I-9 form and the employer should complete and sign the employer section.

How do I print my USCIS form?

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Can you use a photocopy for I-9?

May I accept a copy of a document from an employee? No. Employees must present original documents. The only exception is that an employee may present a certified copy of a birth certificate.

What is Form I-9 employment eligibility verification?

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 each individual they hire for employment in the United States.

Is there an electronic I-9 form?

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.

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What is employment eligibility verification form?

The employment eligibility verification form, commonly known as Form I-9, is a U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) document that employers must complete for each employee hired. It is used to verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment in the United States.

Who is required to file employment eligibility verification form?

All employers in the United States are required to file the employment eligibility verification form (Form I-9) for each employee they hire, regardless of the employee's citizenship or immigration status.

How to fill out employment eligibility verification form?

To fill out the employment eligibility verification form, an employer must complete Section 2 within three business days of an employee's start date. The employee must also complete Section 1 on their first day of employment. The employer needs to check the documents that establish the employee's identity and employment eligibility and must keep the form on file for a specified period.

What is the purpose of employment eligibility verification form?

The purpose of the employment eligibility verification form is to ensure that employers comply with U.S. immigration laws by verifying that their employees are eligible to work in the United States. It helps prevent unlawful employment of unauthorized workers.

What information must be reported on employment eligibility verification form?

The employment eligibility verification form must report the employee's personal information, including their name, address, date of birth, Social Security number (if applicable), and information regarding the employment authorization documents presented to the employer.