Completing Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification
Legal and Administrative Actions:
- Employee fills out Section 1 with personal information and attests to work authorization.
- Employer reviews documents proving identity and employment eligibility (e.g., passport, green card, driver’s license plus Social Security card).
- Employer completes Section 2, recording the document details and certification.
- Reverification may be required in Section 3 if an employee’s work authorization expires.
- Employer keeps the I-9 on file (not filed with USCIS) for a set retention period.
Time: Section 1 must be completed by the employee no later than the first day of work. Section 2 must be completed by the employer within 3 business days of the employee’s start date.
Conclusion
Estimated Cost:
There is no government filing fee for Form I-9.
Costs may include photocopying, document storage, or compliance audits by the employer.
