Important Form I-9 Info

Form I-9 Employment Overview

In 1986, the Immigration Reform and Control Act made employers liable for the knowing employment of aliens not authorized by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to work in the United States.  Employers are required to maintain I-9 forms showing that all employees, including U.S. citizens, are authorized to work in the United States.  Many common errors are committed by employers completing Form I-9.  This complex area of the law demands careful attention by all employers.

Although the law underwent minor modifications in 1996, employers should be as careful as ever in ensuring that the I-9 form is meticulously filled in.

More About Employer Requirements

• Forms: I-9 Printer Friendly Form
• M-274: Handbook for Employers