Form I-9 | Employment Eligibility Verification

Form I-9 | Employment Eligibility Verification

Form Is Used for

The I-9 form is obligatory for any employer who hires both US nationals and aliens for working inside the country. When filing the form, the employer needs to review all the documents regarding the employee’s right to employment and to check whether the individual is eligible to work, as well as whether his or her documents are authentic and valid. The complete set of documents that can be accepted is listed on the last page of the form. The results of the inspection must be recorded on the I-9 form.

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  • Using an outdated USCIS edition of the form.
  • Leaving required fields blank or mixing typed and handwritten answers inconsistently.
  • Forgetting the signature, supporting evidence, or the correct filing fee.

Official USCIS Update

USCIS can change filing addresses, fees, and accepted editions without notice. Use the official links below before filing.

Current edition: 01/20/25

Verified: 2026-05-21

Filing fee: You can find the filing fee for Form I-9 by visiting our Fee Schedule page.

Where to file: Do not file Form I-9 with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) or U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

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