Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification

About USCIS Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification

Form I-9 is used by employers and employees in the United States to confirm that a new hire is authorized to work. The employee completes their part on or before their first day, and the employer reviews acceptable identity and work authorization documents.

This page is a general guide and helper only. It is not legal or immigration advice. Always download and file the current official form from USCIS, since some USCIS forms must be completed on the official version.

Who needs to complete it

• Every employee hired to work in the United States.
• Employers who must verify the identity and work authorization of new hires.
• Rehired workers when the employer needs a fresh verification.
• Workers whose employment authorization needs reverification.

How to fill out USCIS Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification

1. 1Read the instructions so you know which sections apply to you and which apply to the employer.
2. 2In Section 1, the employee enters full legal name, other names used, address, date of birth, and contact details.
3. 3In Section 1, select your citizenship or immigration status and provide any number that status requires.
4. 4Sign and date Section 1 no later than the first day of employment.
5. 5Give the employer acceptable documents from the Lists of Acceptable Documents so they can complete their review.
6. 6The employer records the document details, then signs and dates their section within the required timeframe.
7. 7Use the Supplements only if a preparer or translator helped, or when reverification or rehire applies.
8. 8Keep the completed form on file rather than mailing it to USCIS, and store it for the required retention period.