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Form I-9I-9

Verifies that a new hire is allowed to work in the United States.

United StatesWorkUSCIS

Edition 01/20/25

Version last read from the agency on September 28, 2026

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About Form I-9

Who fills it in

Form I-9 verifies the identity and employment authorization of everyone hired in the United States. The new employee completes Section 1; the employer examines the employee’s documents and records them in Section 2.

Where it goes

The employer keeps it. Do not file Form I-9 with USCIS or ICE. Employers retain it for three years after the date of hire or one year after employment ends, whichever is later.

When

The employee completes Section 1 no later than the first day of employment. The employer completes Section 2 within three business days of the day employment begins.

Watch out for

  • Use the edition dated 01/20/25 — the date is printed at the bottom of each page of the form and its instructions.
  • Keep the completed forms together and protected: they hold identity document details.

Read from the agency’s pages on October 8, 2026: USCIS — Form I-9 · USCIS — Handbook for Employers M-274, Section 1 · USCIS — Handbook for Employers M-274, Section 2

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