How to complete Form I-9 verification (Section 2)

The USCIS requires Section 2, known as Form I-9 verification, be completed by the employer no later than the 3rd business day after the employee starts work for pay.

In Wrapbook, any user with Company Admin, Company Manager, Project Coordinator, Project Assistant, or Department Head roles can approve I-9s, unless custom permissions are in place.

Form I-9 verification consists of the employee presenting identification documents to be physically reviewed, an employer reviewing those documents in person for legitimacy, and then entering the document information into Section 2 of the Form I-9. Once this is done, the employer adds their signature.

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.

To verify a Form I-9 in Wrapbook:

  1. In the left-side navigation, click the dropdown menu

  2. Select the project that you want to view worker Form I-9 for

  3. In the left-side navigation, click People

  4. On the project’s People dashboard, click on the name of the worker whose Form I-9 you want to review

  5. You’ll see the Form I-9 with Section 1 already completed by the worker. Section 2 will be presented as a fillable PDF

  6. Review the details the worker has entered into Section 1. If the worker has uploaded copies of their supporting documents, links to the images of those documents will be listed along with their expiration dates.

  7. Enter the required information in Section 2 as prompted, including entering your signature

  8. Per USCIS regulations, verifiers are responsible for entering the following information into Section 2:

    Document details (title, issuing authority, document number, and expiration date)

    Employee's work start date

    Verifier's name, signature, title, and completion date

    The employer's business name and physical address

  9. Once all information is entered, scroll down and click the Sign button

  10. On the worker’s Form I-9 page, in the Sign I-9 section, enter your full name

  11. Click the Sign I-9 button. Once you click the button, you’ll see your countersign date in the Log of Events

FAQ

To help, we’ve put together the following list of frequently-asked questions and answers.

Click the arrow next to a question to see the answer.

What if I notice that information on Section 1 is incorrect?

Do rehires need to complete an entirely new Form I-9? What about workers who need to complete a Supplement B?

What can I do if I’m unable to complete Section 2?

  • If you try to complete Section 2 and information is missing or incorrectly formatted, error messages will appear. To resolve the errors:

    • Confirm that dates entered use MM/DD/YYYY format

    • If there’s no expiration date or information to enter within a field, leave it blank, do not add “N/A” or a dash

    • Confirm that you have signed the form - If you correct any errors you will be prompted to re-sign the form again, to ensure you are attesting to the changed information. If you’re unable to sign the document on mobile or on the Wrapbook app, we recommend trying on a desktop computer

Can I complete the I-9 form on my phone?

  • Yes! The I-9 workflow is mobile-friendly. You can complete your forms conveniently from a mobile device.