Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification
Federally required form verifying the identity and employment authorization of every person hired in the United States.
Instructions
Section 1 must be completed by the employee on or before the first day of employment. Section 2 must be completed by the employer within three business days of the start date. The employee must present original documents from List A (identity and work authorization) or one from List B (identity) and one from List C (work authorization). Retain I-9 forms for three years after hire or one year after termination, whichever is later.
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