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How to complete Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification:

Section One, Employee Information and Attestation

Section Two, Employer Review and Attestation

Close Section One, Employee Information and Attestation (MP4, 80.59 MB)

Close Section Two, Employer Review and Attestation (MP4, 74.66 MB)

Section Three, Updating and Reverification

Close Section Three, Updating and Reverification (MP4, 91.07 MB)

Webinar On Demand

This free self-service tool reviews Form I-9 and imparts best practices at the viewers’ convenience. Viewers can choose the chapters of their choice or watch the entire 32 minute video in one sitting.

Form I-9 Webinar On Demand

Resources for this section:

I-9 Central (English)
M-274 Handbook for Employers: Guidance for Completing Form I-9
(Employment Eligibility Verification Form)

1. Introduction

Resources for this section:

I-9 Central (English)
M-274 Handbook for Employers: Guidance for Completing Form I-9
(Employment Eligibility Verification Form)

(MP4, 55.95 MB)

2. Why use Form I-9?

Resources for this section:

I-9 Central (English)
M-274 Handbook for Employers: Guidance for Completing Form I-9
(Employment Eligibility Verification Form)

(MP4, 42.35 MB)

3. Who can legally work in the United States?

Resources for this section:

I-9 Central (English)
M-274 Handbook for Employers: Guidance for Completing Form I-9
(Employment Eligibility Verification Form)

(MP4, 24.44 MB)

4. How do antidiscrimination laws protect employees?

Resources for this section:

I-9 Central (English)
M-274 Handbook for Employers: Guidance for Completing Form I-9
(Employment Eligibility Verification Form)
U.S. Office of Special Counsel (OSC) schedule of upcoming free webinars
OSC website
Email osccrt@usdoj.gov
OSC Employer Hotline: 1-800-255-8155

(MP4, 80.76 MB)

5. Who is required to have a Form I-9?

Resources for this section:

I-9 Central (English)
M-274 Handbook for Employers: Guidance for Completing Form I-9
(Employment Eligibility Verification Form)

(MP4, 35.98 MB)

6. How to Complete Section 1

Resources for this section:

I-9 Central (English)
M-274 Handbook for Employers: Guidance for Completing Form I-9
(Employment Eligibility Verification Form)

(MP4, 95.88 MB)

7. How to Complete Section 2

Resources for this section:

ICE website
I-9 Central (English)
M-274 Handbook for Employers: Guidance for Completing Form I-9
(Employment Eligibility Verification Form)

(MP4, 102.92 MB)

8. How to Complete Section 3

Resources for this section:

I-9 Central (English)
M-274 Handbook for Employers: Guidance for Completing Form I-9
(Employment Eligibility Verification Form)

(MP4, 69.40 MB)

9. Acceptable Documents for Form I-9

Resources for this section:

I-9 Central (English)
M-274 Handbook for Employers: Guidance for Completing Form I-9
(Employment Eligibility Verification Form)

(MP4, 69.30 MB)

10. How should I store Form I-9s?

Resources for this section:

I-9 Central (English)
M-274 Handbook for Employers: Guidance for Completing Form I-9
(Employment Eligibility Verification Form)

(MP4, 28.86 MB)

11. How long am I required to keep Form I-9s on file?

Resources for this section:

I-9 Central (English)
M-274 Handbook for Employers: Guidance for Completing Form I-9
(Employment Eligibility Verification Form)

(MP4, 30.46 MB)

12. What do I do if I discover a mistake or I'm missing a Form I-9 for an employee?

Resources for this section:

I-9 Central (English)
M-274 Handbook for Employers: Guidance for Completing Form I-9
(Employment Eligibility Verification Form)

(MP4, 77.98 MB)

13. How do Form I-9 and E-Verify work together?

Resources for this section:

E-Verify (English)
I-9 Central (English)
M-274 Handbook for Employers: Guidance for Completing Form I-9
(Employment Eligibility Verification Form)

(MP4, 37.25 MB)

14. Where can I find contact information and additional resources?

Resources for this section:

I-9 Central (English)
I-9 Central (Espanol)
M-274 Handbook for Employers: Guidance for Completing Form I-9
(Employment Eligibility Verification Form)
Email us at I-9Central@dhs.gov
Subscribe to the E-Verify Connection Newsletter

(MP4, 29.24 MB)

15. Main points to remember

Resources for this section:

I-9 Central (English)
I-9 Central (Espanol)
M-274 Handbook for Employers: Guidance for Completing Form I-9
(Employment Eligibility Verification Form)
Email us at I-9Central@dhs.gov
Subscribe to the E-Verify Connection Newsletter

(MP4, 92.58 MB)

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1. Introduction
2. Why use Form I-9?
3. Who can legally work in the United States?
4. How do antidiscrimination laws protect employees?
5. Who is required to have a Form I-9?
6. How to complete Section 1
7. How to complete Section 2
8. How to complete Section 3
9. Acceptable Documents for Form I-9
10. How should I store Form I-9s?
11. How long am I required to keep Form I-9s on file?
12. What do I do if I discover a mistake or I'm missing a Form I-9 for an employee?
13. How do Form I-9 and E-Verify work together?
14. Where can I find contact information and additional resources?
15. Main points to remember

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