How do I get my I-9 documents?

You can obtain information about Form I-9 from our website at www.uscis.gov or by calling 1-888-464-4218. USCIS Forms and Information What Is the Filing Fee? There is no associated filing fee for completing Form I-9. This form is not filed with USCIS or any government agency.

What are 1/9 supporting documents?

Form I-9 Acceptable Documents

• Documents that Establish Both Identity and Employment Authorization.
• U.S. Passport or U.S. Passport Card.
• Form I-551, Permanent Resident Card or Alien Registration Receipt Card.
• Form I-766, Employment Authorization Document Card.

Where are I-9 forms kept?

Forms I-9 should be maintained separately from employee personnel files. Most often, I-9s are maintained in a file (electronic or hard copy) or binder that is accessible only to a few individuals in the human resource department.

Can I-9 verification be done online?

March 20 update: The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that it will defer the physical presence requirements associated with reviewing Form I-9 documents for employers and workplaces operating completely remotely.

Is i-9 form required?

You are required to complete and retain a Form I-9 for every employee you hire for employment in the United States, except for: Independent contractors or individuals providing labor to you if they are employed by a contractor providing contract services (for example, employee leasing or temporary agencies).

How many documents do you need for I-9?

For I-9 purposes—You must choose from the List of Acceptable Documents : One document from List A, or. One document from List B and one document from List C.

Are copies of I-9 documents acceptable?

May I accept a copy of a document from an employee? No. Employees must present original documents. The only exception is that an employee may present a certified copy of a birth certificate.

When can you shred I-9 forms?

three years
You can destroy a former employee’s I-9 records one year from the date of termination or three years from the date of hire, whichever is later. Current employee’s I-9 records must be maintained for their entire period of employment.

Are I-9 forms required?

You are required to complete and retain a Form I-9 for every employee you hire for employment in the United States, except for: Individuals hired on or before Nov. 6, 1986, who are continuing in their employment and have a reasonable expectation of employment at all times.

Do I-9 documents have to be verified in person?

March 31, 2021 Update. Accordingly, as of April 1, 2021, the requirement that employers inspect employees’ Form I-9 identity and employment eligibility documentation in-person applies only to those employees who physically report to work at a company location on any regular, consistent, or predictable basis.

Is i-9 form mandatory?

What do you need to know about i9 form?

I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification Use Form I-9 to verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment in the United States. All U.S. employers must properly complete Form I-9 for each individual they hire for employment in the United States. This includes citizens and noncitizens.

What documents do I need to copy when completing Form I-9?

If you choose to copy or scan documents an employee presents when completing Form I-9, you must retain the copies with their Form I-9 or their employee record. If you are enrolled in E-Verify, you must copy the following List A documents used as part of photo matching: U.S. passport; U.S. passport card;

Who can complete the Spanish version of Form I-9?

Special Instructions Only employers and employees in Puerto Rico can complete the Spanish version of Form I-9. Spanish-speaking employers and employees in the 50 states and other U.S. territories may print this for their reference, but must complete the form in English to meet employment eligibility verification requirements.

Can Form I-9 contact center assist with questions on DHS-issued documents?

Form I-9 contact center can assist with questions on DHS-issued documents. The documents on List B establish only identity. Employees who choose to present a List B document must also present a document from List C for Section 2. Employees may present one of the following unexpired List B documents: