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I-9 Verfication for Internationals

Federal law requires proof of identity and proof of employment eligibility for all employees.  For visa holders, please note that state-issued Drivers Licenses and Social Security Cards are insufficient documentation for I-9 purposes.  The supporting documents that must accompany the hire packet are:

U.S. citizens:

*Please see the back of the I-9 form for a list of acceptable documents which show proof of identity and employment eligibility.

Individuals on an F-I Visa:

  1. Passport – the page showing the holder’s photo, biographical information, passport #, issue and expiration dates.
  2. Visa (found in the passport)
  3. I-94 Departure Record (both sides)
  4. I-20 (both sides) for students on F-1 Visa
  5. NOTE: An Employment Authorization Card is needed for students who have applied for and were issued a change in visa status.

Individuals on a J-1 Visa:

  1. Passport – the page showing the holder’s photo, biographical information, passport #, issue and expiration dates.
  2. Visa (found in the passport)
  3. I-94 Departure Record (both sides)
  4. DS 2016 (both sides) for students on J-1 Visa
  5. NOTE: An Employment Authorization Card is needed for students who have applied for and were issued a change in visa status.

 

Verification of the I-9 Form:

The person who verifies the substantiating documents for employment eligibility on the I-9 form must:

  1. Under section 2 on the I-9, list the documents used to verify identity and employment eligibility
  2. Copy substantiating I-9 documents and staple the copies to the I-9 form; and
  3. Sign and date the I-9 form under the Certification section.