I-9 Form
Employment Eligibility Verification
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What is an I-9 Form?
Form I-9 is used for verifying the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment in the United States.
Who needs to complete the form?
All U.S. employers must ensure proper completion of Form I-9 for each individual they hire for employment in the United States. This includes citizens and noncitizens. Both employees and employers (or authorized representatives of the employer) must complete the form.
Useful Links
USCIS I-9, EEmployment Eligibility Verification Overview
USCIS I-9 Central
I-9 Form Acceptable Documents
Where to File
Employers must have a completed Form I-9 on file for each person on their payroll who is required to complete the form. Form I-9 must be retained and stored by the employer either for three years after the date of hire or for one year after employment is terminated, whichever is later. The form must be available for inspection by authorized U.S. Government officials from the Department of Homeland Security, Department of Labor, or Department of Justice.