What the I-9 is for
Every US employer must complete Form I-9 for each person it hires, to verify the employee's identity and authorization to work in the United States. It is a USCIS form, not an IRS one, and it is not sent to any government agency — the employer keeps it on file and must produce it if inspected.
Who fills what
- Section 1 — the employee, no later than the first day of work: name, address, date of birth, SSN (optional unless the employer uses E-Verify), contact details, and an attestation of citizenship or immigration status.
- Section 2 — the employer, within three business days of the start date: details of the documents the employee presented, from List A, or from List B plus List C. The employer must examine the original documents (or use the alternative remote procedure if they are enrolled in E-Verify and eligible).
- Supplement A — a preparer or translator who helped the employee with Section 1.
- Supplement B — reverification and rehires.
Using this file
This is the USCIS edition dated 01/20/25 (expiration date 05/31/2027 printed on the form), 4 pages and 128 fields. It includes drop-down lists — for example the state fields and document titles — which our editor shows as real selectable lists, and every field carries its official description ("Section 1., Enter First Name (Given Name)."). Note that the employee and employer signature boxes on this form are fields you type into or sign; if your process needs a handwritten-style signature, draw it and place it on the signature line.
FAQ
Do I send the I-9 to USCIS?
No. The employer keeps it. Retain each I-9 for three years after the date of hire or one year after employment ends, whichever is later.
Can the employee choose which documents to show?
Yes. The employer cannot demand specific documents; the employee chooses from the lists of acceptable documents published with the form.
Is this the current edition?
The 01/20/25 edition is the one USCIS publishes on its website, unmodified.