When should the I-9 Form & E‐Verify employment verification process begin?
The employment eligibility verification process begins with the completion of the DHS’s I-9 Form. This process must be completed within three (3) business days of the employee’s start date. The employment eligibility verification process can be initiated before the employee’s first day of work. However, the 1-9 Form cannot be completed until AFTER the individual has been hired. It is extremely important to note that the E‐Verify system CANNOT be used as a pre‐employment screening tool and must be conducted post‐hire. In addition, employers CANNOT terminate existing or potential employees over possible non‐confirmation of the data provided. For more information, click here 8. What happens after the I-9 Form has been completed? Once the I‐9 From has been filled out completely, it must be submitted to the DHS for verification of the information provided by the employee. This can be done by using the E‐Verify System. The employer has a total of three (3) working days from the new hire’s st
