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Employer Verification Requirement: The I-9 Form |
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All employees hired after November 6, 1986, are required to have an Employment Eligibility Verification Form (DHS Form I-9) on file with the employer. The employee must present document(s) establishing identity and authorization to work in the United States. The employer must examine and record information concerning the documents, and accurately record identification numbers and expiration dates. Section 1 of the I-9 form must be completed by the employee at the time employment begins or before. Section 2 must be completed by the employer before employment begins or within three business days of the date the employees starts working. The employer and employee must sign the form. Standard procedures at the time of hire are recommended. Systems to re-check documents with expiration dates should be set up.
An employer may not require an employee to produce a particular document, such as a permanent residence document (green card). There is a broad choice of acceptable documents for both identity and work authorization. Requiring a particular document is a prohibited practice.
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