Employment
Form I-9
Employment Eligibility Verification
Plain-English answer: Form I-9 is used by employers to verify the identity and employment authorization of people hired for employment in the United States.
Why did I get Form I-9?
A new employer may require it as part of hiring.
What do I do next?
The employee and employer/authorized representative complete the required sections under current USCIS rules.
Does Form I-9 need to be notarized?
Not simply because it is an I-9. A notary acting as an authorized representative is not performing a notarial act unless a separate notarization is required.
Where does it go?
The employer keeps the I-9 as required; it is not routinely filed with USCIS.
Official sourcehttps://www.uscis.gov/i-9
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