I-9 Central

Federal law requires that every employer* who recruits, refers for a fee, or hires an individual for employment in the U.S. must complete Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. Form I-9 will help you verify your employee's identity and employment authorization..

*NOTE: We will refer to both employers and agricultural recruiters and referrers for a fee collectively as "employers" throughout I-9 Central.

Notice: Form I-9 Verification During EAD Production Delays Due to COVID-19

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Form I-9
All U.S. employers must properly complete Form I-9 for each individual they hire for employment in the United States.
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Preventing Discrimination
We provide information on employee rights and preventing discrimination in the workplace.
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Learning Resources
Explore multimedia content to learn about what the employment eligibility verification process means to you, including your rights, your roles, your employer's responsibilities, and your privacy.
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Handbook for Employers
Read our guidance for completing Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, in the M-274, Handbook for Employers.