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I-9

Employment Eligibility Verification

Issued by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

Time to Complete

~15 min

Filing Fee

Free

Who Files

Every new US hire

Deadline

Day 1 of employment

Overview

Form I-9 is required for every person hired in the United States. Both the employee and employer must complete their respective sections. It verifies your identity and confirms you are legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Walkthrough Sections (3 sections, 13 steps)

1

Understanding Your Documents

1 step

2

Section 1: Employee Information

11 steps

3

Section 2: Employer Verification

1 step

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Official Resources

I-9 Form (PDF)

Downloadable I-9 form from USCIS.

Handbook for Employers (M-274)

Detailed guidance on completing Form I-9.

Lists of Acceptable Documents

Full list of documents acceptable for I-9 verification.

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