I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification: What U.S. Employers Need to Know

I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification:
What U.S. Employers Need to Know

Updated Reminder from Versfeld & Hugo, LLC

All U.S. employers are legally required to complete Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, for every individual hired for employment in the United States—whether a U.S. citizen or a non-citizen. Only new hires are subject to this requirement; employers do not need to complete a new I-9 for existing employees.

🔗 Download the official and updated Form I-9 here

Key Points for Employers

• Who completes it?
  Both the employee and the employer (or an authorized representative) must complete the form.

• Employee Requirements:
  The employee must attest to their employment authorization and present valid documentation proving both identity and work eligibility.

• Employer Requirements:
  Employers must examine the documents presented to ensure they reasonably appear to be genuine and relate to the employee. This information must then be accurately recorded on the I-9.

• Remote Verification Option:
  For employers using DHS-authorized remote examination procedures, the form must indicate this by checking the appropriate box. For additional guidance, consult the Special Instructions.

Stay Compliant

Properly completing and maintaining I-9 forms helps protect your business and your workforce from potential violations and costly penalties.

If you need legal guidance or assistance with your employment compliance processes, the attorneys at Versfeld & Hugo, LLC are ready to assist you.

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