Why is my employer asking for an I-9 form?

Form 1-9 is used by companies that are hiring personnel for employment in the United States, to verify their eligibility to work. Employers are required by law to verify a potential employee’s identity and whether they are authorized to work in the U.S.

Does an i9 mean your hired?

You must complete Form I-9 each time you hire any person to perform labor or services in the United States in return for wages or other remuneration. “Hire” means the beginning of employment in exchange for wages or other remuneration. …

How do I get my I-9 form?

To order USCIS forms, you can download them from our website at www.uscis.gov/forms or call our toll-free number at 1-800-870-3676. You can obtain information about Form I-9 from our website at www.uscis.gov or by calling 1-888-464-4218.

What exactly is an i9?

An I-9 Form, officially called the Employment Eligibility Verification form, requires newly hired employees to provide documents showing their identity and their legal ability to work in the United States. Every employee at a company must have a completed I-9 form, filled by both the employee and the employer.

What happens if employer does not fill out I-9?

Failing to timely complete an I-9 for employee or doing a really bad job of it can result in fines of $110 to over $1000 per employee for the first infraction. These fines impact large and small business alike.

Who is an authorized agent for I-9?

An authorized representative or authorized agent can technically be anyone. You can borrow an HR rep from a company near your remote hire, use an attorney or even a librarian. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) does not require these authorized agents to have any specific qualifications.

What do I need for an i9?

Driver’s License

• ID card issued by federal, state or local government agencies or entities, provided it contains a photograph or information such as name, date of birth, gender, height, eye color and address.
• School ID card with a photograph.
• Voter registration card.
• U.S.military card or draft record.

Is I-9 form mandatory?

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.

Why are i9s important?

The purpose of the I-9 is to help employers verify the identity and employment authorization of each person they hire. Every new employee hired after November 6, 1986 is required to have an I-9 form. Not having a properly completed I-9 form can result in fines of $110 to $1100 per I-9.

Can you pay an employee without an i9?

Yes. An incomplete I-9 form does not affect an employer’s ability or obligation to pay an employee. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requires employers to pay an employee who performs work, even if the employee is found to be unauthorized to work in the U.S. or quits employment prior to completing the I-9 form.