Can I submit my I-9 form online?

Employers and employees may choose to complete any or all sections of the form on paper or using a computer, or a combination of both. Forms I-9 obtained from the USCIS website are not considered electronic Forms I-9 under DHS regulations and, therefore, cannot be electronically signed.

Is there a new I-9 form for 2021?

This temporary guidance was set to expire May 31, 2021. Because of ongoing precautions related to COVID-19, DHS has extended the Form I-9 requirement flexibilities from June 1 to August 31, 2021.

Is there a fillable I-9 form?

Download Instructions Form I-9 is a fillable form, which means you can type your answers directly on the form instead of writing them by hand.

How do I get an 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.

Do employees have to fill out a new i9 every year?

Employees rehired three years after you originally completed their Form I-9 must complete a new Form I-9.

Can you get paid without 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.

Do employees have to fill out a new I-9 every year?

Do I-9 forms expire?

A: Employers must retain I-9 forms for at least three years, or for one year following the employee’s separation from the company, whichever is later. It is a best practice to store all I-9 forms together in one file since they must be produced promptly following an official government request.

Do i9 forms need to be updated?

Do I-9 Forms Have to be Updated? Businesses do not have to update Form I-9 for employees as new versions of the Form are released. Employees are required to update an employee’s documentation only when the employee’s employment authorization document (EAD) or receipt has expired.

Does the I-9 need to be completed in person?

March 31, 2021 Update. Accordingly, as of April 1, 2021, the requirement that employers inspect employees’ Form I-9 identity and employment eligibility documentation in-person applies only to those employees who physically report to work at a company location on any regular, consistent, or predictable basis.

How long must you keep an i9?

three years
Federal regulations state you must retain a Form I-9 for each person you hire for three years after the date of hire, or one year after the date employment ends, whichever is later.

What happens if i9 is not completed in 3 days?

Employers must complete and sign Section 2 of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, within 3 business days of the date of hire of their employee (the hire date means the first day of work for pay). If the job lasts less than 3 days, you must complete Section 2 no later than the first day of work for pay.

What do employers need to know about Form I-9?

Use Form I-9 to verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment in the United States. All U.S. employers must properly complete Form I-9 for each individual they hire for employment in the United States.

Do you have to fill out Form I-9 in Puerto Rico?

Only employers and employees in Puerto Rico can complete the Spanish version of Form I-9. Spanish-speaking employers and employees in the 50 states and other U.S. territories may print this for their reference, but must complete the form in English to meet employment eligibility verification requirements.

Do you have to take a photocopy of Form I-9?

Employers may, but are not required to, photocopy the document(s) presented. If photocopies are made, they must be made for all new hires. Photocopies may only be used for the verification process and must be retained with Form I-9. Employers are still responsible for completing and retaining Form I-9.

When do I need to complete CNMI Form I-9?

In the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), employers have had to complete Form I-9 CNMI for every employee hired for employment in the CNMI from Nov. 28, 2009 to Nov. 27, 2011. The standard Form I-9 must be used for employees hired on or after Nov. 28, 2011.