Accepting Expired Documents for Form I-9

It is commonly believed that identification documents presented by the new hire to complete Section 2 of “Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification,” must be unexpired as of the employee’s first day … Read more

E-Verify and Rehires

If we rehire a former employee, should we verify them again in E-Verify? Whether or not you verify the employee you just rehired in E-Verify depends on a couple of … Read more

E-Verify Participation Poster Redesigned

E-Verify participation poster redesigned Recently, E-Verify released a redesigned E-Verify poster. The new poster informs current and prospective employees of their legal rights, responsibilities, and protections in the employment eligibility … Read more

Should You Accept a Restricted Social Security Card for Form I-9?

You are completing Form I-9 for a new employee, and she has presented List B and C documents… a driver’s license and a Social Security card. But the SS card has info printed on it that you’ve never seen before. Here’s what you should do when a new hire presents a restricted Social Security card.

Correcting Errors on Form I-9

How to correct errors on Form I-9 Employers are required to complete Form I-9 for every new hire and maintain that form for as long as the employee is active … Read more

E-Verify Posters Display is a Requirement

All participants of E-Verify are required to clearly display the “Notice of E-Verify Participation” and “Right to Work” posters. Employers should display the posters in a place that is clearly … Read more

Where Do I Display the E-Verify Posters?

Where do I display the E-Verify posters? Upon enrollment, employers are required to clearly display the ‘Notice of E-Verify Participation’ and ‘Right to Work’ posters in all languages provided by … Read more

Form I-9 and Receipts

Form I-9 and receipts Your employee may present a receipt¹ for the replacement of a lost, stolen, or damaged² List A, List B, or List C document. This receipt is valid for … Read more

Common Issues and Problems

Common issues and problems that can prevent a successful E-Verify verification Errors or information missing from the I-9 form can delay the successful completion of a verification. This article lists … Read more

E-Verify: The Basics

E-Verify: The basics Keep these fundamental rules of the E-Verify program in mind to maintain compliance with the Memorandum of Understanding and federal employment law: 1. You may not use … Read more