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.
UPDATE: COVID-19 temporary flexibilities for Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, will end on July 31, 2023.
REMINDER: Certain Afghan and Ukrainian Parolees Are Employment Authorized Incident to Parole.
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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.
Preventing Discrimination
We provide information on employee rights and preventing discrimination in the workplace.
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.
Handbook for Employers
Read our guidance for completing Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, in the M-274, Handbook for Employers.