Instructions for USCIS Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification

USCIS Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification

This document contains official instructions for USCIS Form I-9 , Employment Eligibility Verification - a form released and collected by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Citizenship and Immigration Services. An up-to-date fillable USCIS Form I-9 is available for download through this link.

FAQ

Q: What is Form I-9?
A: Form I-9 is used to verify the employment eligibility of individuals in the United States.

Q: Who needs to complete Form I-9?
A: Both employers and employees need to complete Form I-9.

Q: When should Form I-9 be completed?
A: Form I-9 should be completed by the employee on or before their first day of work.

Q: What documents are acceptable for Form I-9?
A: Documents such as a U.S. passport, permanent resident card, or driver's license with a Social Security card can be used to establish identity and work authorization.

Q: Can an employee choose which documents to present for Form I-9?
A: No, the employee must present original, unexpired documents from the list of acceptable documents provided on Form I-9.

Q: Who is responsible for retaining completed Form I-9?
A: Employers are responsible for retaining completed Form I-9 for a certain period of time after the employee's termination or three years after the date of hire, whichever is later.

Q: Is it necessary to update or reverify Form I-9 for existing employees?
A: No, Form I-9 does not need to be updated or reverified for existing employees unless they require rehiring or reverification due to certain circumstances.

Q: What happens if an employer fails to comply with Form I-9 requirements?
A: Employers who fail to comply with Form I-9 requirements may face penalties, fines, and legal consequences.

Q: Are there any fees associated with completing Form I-9?
A: No, there are no fees associated with completing Form I-9.