I-9 employment verification services as an authorized representative, including identity and document review for US Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification for employers and employees across Northeastern Pennsylvania.
The Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, is a mandatory U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) document used to verify the identity and legal authorization to work for all new employees hired in the United States. Employers must ensure every employee completes this form, which requires providing specific documentation.
Key Details About Form I-9:
Purpose: To prevent the hiring of unauthorized workers and confirm identity, as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
Who Fills It Out: Both the employee and the employer (or authorized representative) must complete it.
Deadline: Employees complete Section 1 by their first day of work; employers must complete Section 2 within three business days of the hire date.
Documents: Employees must present original documents showing identity and employment authorization (e.g., U.S. Passport, Driver’s License, Social Security card).
Retention: Employers must keep the form on file for three years after the date of hire, or one year after the date of termination, whichever is later.
Applicability: Required for all W-2 employees; generally not required for independent contractors or volunteers.
The form is used for new hires, rehires, or to re-verify employment authorization for existing employees.