Employment Eligibility Verification | USCIS
Summary: These instructions provide guidance for employers and employees on completing Form I-9 to verify identity and employment authorization as required by U.S. law.
This document outlines the mandatory procedures for completing Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. It details the responsibilities of both employees (completing Section 1 by the first day of employment) and employers (verifying documentation in Section 2 within three business days). The instructions cover anti-discrimination policies, definitions of key terms, requirements for preparers and translators, procedures for reverification and rehires, and the use of E-Verify. It emphasizes that employers must not specify which documents an employee presents from the Lists of Acceptable Documents and must physically examine original documents (or follow authorized alternative procedures).
Document outline
1. Anti-Discrimination Notice 2. Purpose of Form I-9 3. Definitions (Employee, Employer, Authorized Representative, Preparer/Translator) 4. General Instructions (Form Components) 5. Employee Responsibilities (Section 1) 6. Employer Responsibilities (Section 2) 7. Document Examination Procedures 8. Reverification and Rehire (Supplement B) 9. Related E-Verify Information