Form I-9
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Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification is a USCIS form that all employers and employees must fill out upon establishment of employment. This form is used to verify an employee’s identity and employment authorization in the United States. Employees must attest to their employment authorization and identity and provide evidence to that effect. Employers must examine the employee’s documentation and determine if the evidence reasonably appears to be genuine and ensure that the information is correctly recorded on the Form I-9. All employers are required to ensure that Form I-9 is filled out properly for each employee. Employers do not file Form I-9 with USCIS or with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) but are instead expected to retain the form for a designated period and have it available for inspection by authorized government officials if necessary.
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FAQs about the I-9
Form I-9, also known as Employment Eligibility Verification, is a USCIS form that must be completed by all employers and employees upon establishment of employment in the United States. It is used to verify an employee's identity and employment authorization.
For the I-9, Employers are required to:
- Ensure Form I-9 is properly filled out for each employee
- Examine the employee's documentation to determine if it appears genuine
- Correctly record the information on Form I-9
- Retain the form for a designated period
- Have it available for inspection by authorized government officials if necessary
No, employers do not file Form I-9 with USCIS (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services) or ICE (U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Instead, they are required to retain the form and make it available for inspection when necessary.
Remaining in compliance with I-9 rules is crucial to avoid potential legal issues or ramifications in the future. Proper compliance ensures that employers are following federal regulations regarding the employment of authorized workers in the United States.