Does an employer need to keep copies of I-9 documents?
Employers Often Keep More than They Need. While employers must keep I-9s for the time period required by law, employers that do not use E-Verify are not required to keep copies of documentation received from the employee that demonstrates the employee’s identity and authorization to work in the United States.
Is a Certificate of Naturalization acceptable for an I-9?
Yes. The Certificate of Naturalization (Form N-550 or N-570) is an acceptable document for List C, a #8 employment authorization document issued by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), however it needs to be combined with one of the List B documents in order to satisfy the I-9 requirement.
Do i9 documents expire?
Last year, the DHS and the U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) agency announced that Form I-9, with an expiration date of August 31, 2019, could be used past this date. However, a new I-9 form has since been uploaded with an expiration date of October 31, 2022.
Is i-9 required for US citizens?
All U.S. employers must properly complete Form I-9 for each individual they hire for employment in the United States. This includes citizens and noncitizens. Both employees and employers (or authorized representatives of the employer) must complete the form.
Can you use old passport for i9?
No. Expired documents are no longer acceptable for Form I-9. However, you may accept employment Authorization Documents (Forms I-766) and Permanent Resident Cards (Forms I-551) that appear to be expired on their face, but have been extended by USCIS.
Does E-Verify require i9?
Employers who participate in E-Verify still must complete Form I-9 for each newly hired employee in the United States.
How long does an employee have to provide I-9 documents?
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). For example, if your employee began work for pay on Monday, you must complete Section 2 by Thursday of that week.
Does E-Verify take the place of I-9?
No, E-Verify does not replace the legal requirement to complete and retain Form I-9. E-Verify verifies the employment authorization of new hires based on the information they provide on Form I-9.