Is there a Spanish I-9 form?
WASHINGTON—U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) today launched a Spanish-language version of I-9 Central, an online resource center designed to provide information and assistance related to the most frequently accessed form on USCIS.gov: Form I-9, Employee Eligibility Verification.
Where can I find my I-9 form?
You can obtain information about Form I-9 from our website at www.uscis.gov or by calling 1-888-464-4218.
What documents are acceptable when completing an I-9 form?
Form I-9 Acceptable Documents
- Documents that Establish Both Identity and Employment Authorization.
- U.S. Passport or U.S. Passport Card.
- Form I-551, Permanent Resident Card or Alien Registration Receipt Card.
- Form I-766, Employment Authorization Document Card.
Can you work without filling out I-9 form?
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requires employers to pay an employee who performs work, even if the employee is found to be unauthorized to work in the U.S. or quits employment prior to completing the I-9 form.
Can I accept a Spanish i-9?
Form I-9 is available in English and Spanish. Employers in the United States and its territories may use the Spanish version of Form I-9 as a translation guide for Spanish-speaking employees, but must complete and retain the English version.
What is Form I-9 used for?
Use Form I-9 to verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment in the United States. All U.S. employers must properly complete Form I-9 for each individual they hire for employment in the United States.
What address should I put on my I-9?
Employees should enter their home address, apartment number, city or town, state and ZIP code. Employees who have no apartment number should enter “N/A” in that field.
Do employees have to fill out a new I-9 every year?
All employers must complete and retain a Form I-9 for each employee at the time of hire. The form is used to verify a new hire’s identity and work authorization. In November 2016, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released a revised version of the I-9.
What happens if I don’t have documents for I-9?
If an employee is unable to present the required document or documents within 3 business days of the date employment begins, the employee must produce a receipt showing that he or she has applied for the document. In addition, the employee must present the actual document to you within 90 days of the hire.
What is the purpose of an I-9 form?
Use Form I-9 to verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment in the United States. All U.S. employers must properly complete Form I-9 for each individual they hire for employment in the United States. This includes citizens and noncitizens.