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I-9 — Employment Eligibility Verification

Completed at hiring by the employee and employer to verify identity and the right to work in the US.

Open the official source

The form is downloaded and submitted on the authority's website.

What this form is for

Prove each new hire's identity and authorisation to work in the United States.

Documents to have ready

Identity and work authorisation documents from the official list (passport, green card, driver's licence and Social Security card…)

Where to send it

The I-9 isn't sent to USCIS: the employer keeps it and shows it if inspected.

Our tips

  • Always download the latest version from the official site: federal forms are updated regularly.
  • Read the official instructions that come with the form before you start.
  • Keep a copy of everything you send, with the date you sent it.

The information on this page is general. If in doubt, the official source prevails.

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