Employment Eligibility Verification | USCIS
Summary: Form I-9 is a mandatory document used by employers to verify the identity and employment authorization of every new employee hired in the United States.
Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, is a U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) document required by federal law. Employers must ensure that every new employee completes Section 1 no later than their first day of work. Employers are then required to examine acceptable documentation presented by the employee to verify their identity and authorization to work in the U.S. within three business days of the hire date. The form includes sections for employee attestation, employer verification, preparer/translator certification, and a supplement for reverification or rehire. The document also provides a comprehensive list of acceptable documents (Lists A, B, and C) that employees may present to satisfy verification requirements.
Document outline
1. Page 1: Section 1 (Employee Information and Attestation) and Section 2 (Employer Review and Verification) 2. Page 2: Lists of Acceptable Documents (List A, List B, List C) and Acceptable Receipts 3. Page 3: Supplement A (Preparer and/or Translator Certification) 4. Page 4: Supplement B (Reverification and Rehire)