Form I-9: Employment Eligibility Verification
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What is Form I-9?
Form I-9 is used by U.S. employers to verify the identity and work authorization of each person they hire. It is not filed with USCIS; the employer keeps it on file and makes it available for government inspection.
Who files it: The new employee completes Section 1 and the employer completes Section 2 for each person hired in the United States.
What USCIS typically asks for
- Employee completes Section 1 no later than the first day of work
- Employer examines acceptable documents from the Lists of Acceptable Documents
- Employer completes Section 2 within 3 business days of the start date
- Supplement B is used for reverification or rehires
A plain-English summary, not legal advice. The Form I-9 instructions on uscis.gov are the official list of requirements and evidence.
What FormVeritas checks on Form I-9
When you run an audit from the Form Workspace, FormVeritas reviews the answers you entered using checks written for this form's fields.
Answers left blank 4 checks
Points out blank answers in the places its checks for this form look at.
Areas include: A-Numbers.
How entries are written 9 checks
Checks how entries are written against what each field asks for.
Areas include: A-Numbers; Social Security numbers; passports, visas and arrival records; addresses; and employment and education.
Dates 5 checks
Checks the dates entered on this form.
Areas include: employment and education; and signatures and dates of signature.
Answers that do not fit together 4 checks
Compares related answers on this form and points out ones that do not fit together.
Areas include: names; and A-Numbers.
Signatures 5 checks
Checks the signature lines on this form.
Before you file Form I-9
- Use the current edition (01/20/25). USCIS may reject outdated editions.
- Read the Form I-9 instructions on uscis.gov for what to include.
- Confirm the fee with the USCIS Fee Calculator and Form G-1055.
- Answer every question that applies to you, including each Yes/No question.
- Sign and date every required signature line.
- Run a FormVeritas audit and fix everything it flags.
What these checks don't do
They don't check that every question that applies to you is answered, whether your answers are true, or whether you're eligible for what you're asking for. A report with no findings does not mean USCIS will accept or approve your filing.
Not legal advice. For eligibility questions, talk to a licensed immigration attorney.
Form I-9 questions
What is Form I-9 used for?
Form I-9 is used by U.S. employers to verify the identity and work authorization of each person they hire. It is not filed with USCIS; the employer keeps it on file and makes it available for government inspection.
Who files Form I-9?
The new employee completes Section 1 and the employer completes Section 2 for each person hired in the United States.
What does FormVeritas check on Form I-9?
FormVeritas runs 27 checks written for Form I-9, covering answers left blank, how entries are written, dates, answers that do not fit together, signatures.
What is the current edition of Form I-9?
USCIS lists 01/20/25 as the current edition of Form I-9, and also accepts 08/01/23. FormVeritas last checked this on October 21, 2026. Always confirm the edition on uscis.gov before you file.
Is the Form I-9 filing fee shown here?
USCIS lists fees for Form I-9 on Form G-1055, Fee Schedule (edition 10/16/26). Use the USCIS Fee Calculator to confirm the fee that applies to your filing.
Does a clean FormVeritas report mean USCIS will approve my Form I-9?
No. FormVeritas checks the form for preventable mistakes. It does not check eligibility or whether answers are true, and it does not guarantee acceptance or approval.
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