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This form is used to document that each new employee is authorized to work in the United States. It's required for all employees hired after November 6, 1986.

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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.
2. Complete Section 1 of Form I-9 as an employee, providing your name, address, date of birth, and other requested information.
3. Sign and date Section 1 to certify that the information provided is true and accurate.
4. Your employer must complete Section 2 of Form I-9 within three business days of your start date.
5. The employer should examine the original documents you provide to verify your identity and work authorization.
6. Complete Section 3 for re-verification if applicable, to update your information or employment status.

Who needs Form I-9?

1. All employees hired in the United States, including citizens and non-citizens, must complete Form I-9.
2. Employers must complete Form I-9 for every new hire, ensuring compliance with federal immigration laws.

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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, also known as the Employment Eligibility Verification form, is a document that employers in the United States must complete to verify the identity and employment authorization of their employees.

Who is required to file Form I-9?

Any employer in the United States that hires employees must file Form I-9 for each individual they employ. This includes U.S. citizens, non-citizen nationals, and lawful permanent residents.

How to fill out Form I-9?

To fill out Form I-9, employers must complete Section 1 with the employee's personal information on or before the first day of employment. The employee must then provide the required identification documents in Section 2, which the employer must complete within three business days of the employee's start date.

What is the purpose of Form I-9?

The purpose of Form I-9 is to ensure that employers verify the identity and employment eligibility of their employees, thereby helping to prevent illegal employment of unauthorized workers.

What information must be reported on Form I-9?

Form I-9 requires information such as the employee's name, address, date of birth, and Social Security number. It also requires proof of identity and employment eligibility through specific identification documents, which must be reviewed and recorded by the employer.