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What is a Federal i-9 form and what is its purpose?

by Rhyley Bryan

What is a Federal i-9 form and what is its purpose?

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.

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.

Does everyone have to fill out an I-9 form?

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.

How do I Complete my Form I-9?

Access employee self service online by logging on to Go WMU ( gowmu.wmich.edu ).

  • staff or student depending upon your primary status) and then to the my self service channel.
  • Select employee self service.
  • and then complete and submit I-9 Form.

    • What documents are acceptable for verifying Form I-9?

    Birth Certificates. The only birth certificate acceptable for Form I-9 purposes must be an original or certified copy of a birth certificate issued by a state, county, municipal authority or outlying possession of the United States, bearing an official seal.

    What every employer should know about the I-9 form?

    I-9s are low-hanging fruit for any employer.

  • You must complete an I-9 at the beginning of employment for every employee you hire (except for employees hired on or before Nov.
  • An employer’s I-9 obligations do not depend on the citizenship of the employee.
  • All employees also means all employees regardless of tenure or length of service.

    • What does an employer do with an I-9 form?

    Form I-9 must be completed by every employer and employee in the U.S. Form I-9 is used to verify a worker’s authorization to work in the U.S. Employers don’t file Form I-9; instead, they keep it on their records in case a U.S. government official requests it.