Penalties include civil fines, criminal penalties, and debarment from government contracts, varying by violation type and frequency.
Form I-9 verifies employee identity and work eligibility in the United States. All employers must complete this form for every new hire.
Ensure employees complete Section 1 by their first work day. Employers must complete Section 2 within 3 business days of employment start.
Accept List A documents (identity and work eligibility) or a combination of List B (identity) and List C (work eligibility) documents. Examples include passports, driver's licenses, and Social Security cards.
Keep I-9 forms for 3 years after hire date or 1 year after employment ends, whichever is later.
Penalties include civil fines, criminal penalties, and debarment from government contracts, varying by violation type and frequency.