Forms I-9

Also called the Employment Eligibility Verification form, the Form I-9 is a federal document used to verify the identity and employment authorization of all U.S. employees.

This help article provides:

• An overview of Form I-9 requirements for employers and workers

• An overview of how to use Wrapbook to collect and complete Form I-9

• FAQ

To learn more about Form I-9:

• Visit the US Citizen and Immigration Services (USCIS) website, I-9 Central which provides detailed information about federal requirements

• Contact a licensed legal professional for guidance

Form I-9 requirements

The USCIS requires Forms I-9 to be completed by the following deadlines:

Employees

• Must complete Section 1 of the Form I-9 before the end of their first day of work

• When collection of Forms I-9 is enabled in Wrapbook, workers will be automatically required to complete the form during onboarding

• For instructions, see: How workers complete Section 1 of Form I-9 & upload supporting documents

Employers

• Must complete Section 2, known as Form I-9 verification, no later than the 3rd business day employee starts work for pay

• Form I-9 verification consists of the employee presenting identification documents, an employer reviewing those documents for legitimacy, entering document information into Section 2 of the Form I-9, and applying a signature.

• For instructions, see How to complete Form I-9 verification (Section 2)

• A list of types of identification documents that are acceptable to use can be found on the USCIS website or page 3 of the Form I-9

• When you enable the collection of Forms I-9 in Wrapbook, authorized  production administrators will be able to track, review, request changes, and countersign the forms in Wrapbook

FAQ

To help you understand how Forms I-9 are managed in Wrapbook, we’ve put together this list of frequently-asked questions.

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