When should Section 1 of the Form I-9 be completed by the employee?
I-9 verification must be commenced on or before the employee begins work. The employer must have the employee complete Section 1 of the Form I-9, in which the employee affirms whether he or she is a U.S. citizen or national, a lawful permanent resident alien, or an alien with another type of work authorization. The employer is responsible to make sure that the employee completes Section 1 and signs the form. Section 1 must be completed no later than the first day of work, even if Section 2 cannot be completed on that day.
Related Questions
- Section 1, Employee Information and Verification of the revised Form I-9, refers to a citizen or noncitizen national of the United States. Who is a noncitizen national?
- What happens if I properly complete a Form I-9 and INS discovers that my employee is not actually authorized to work?
- For example, in Section 2 of the Form I-9, do I just need to indicate I have viewed the employees drivers license?
