Which edition of Form I-9 is current?

The edition dated 01/20/25, which expires 05/31/2027. Check the edition date at the bottom of the page.

When must Form I-9 be completed?

The employee completes and signs Section 1 no later than the first day of employment. The employer completes and signs Section 2 within three business days after that day. If the person is hired for less than three business days, Section 2 is due no later than the first day of employment.

What happened to Section 3?

It was replaced by Supplement B, Reverification and Rehire.

Can an employer tell an employee which documents to bring?

No. The employee chooses which acceptable documentation to present, from List A or from List B together with List C.

Form I-9 (Edition 01/20/25): Fillable Employment Eligibility Verification

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What is Form I-9?

Form I-9 documents that an employer has verified the identity and employment authorization of each new employee hired to work in the United States. It applies to U.S. citizens and noncitizens alike, and both the employee and the employer complete their own sections.

The current edition is dated 01/20/25 and expires 05/31/2027. The edition date is printed at the bottom of each page and the expiration date at the top of the form.

Who completes what, and when

Section 1, the employee. Complete and sign Section 1 no later than the first day of employment, but not before accepting a job offer.

Section 2, the employer. The employer or its authorized representative completes and signs Section 2 within three business days after the employee's first day of employment. If the person is hired for less than three business days, Section 2 is completed no later than the first day of employment.

Documents. The employee presents documentation from List A, or a combination of documentation from List B and List C. The employee chooses which acceptable documentation to present. The employer may not specify which documents the employee must present.

Parts of the form

Section 1: Employee Information and Attestation
Section 2: Employer Review and Verification
Lists of Acceptable Documents
Supplement A: Preparer and/or Translator Certification for Section 1
Supplement B: Reverification and Rehire, which replaces the former Section 3

Supplement B is used only when an employee requires reverification, is rehired within three years of the date the original Form I-9 was completed, or provides proof of a legal name change.

Where the form goes

Form I-9 is not filed with USCIS or ICE. The employer keeps a completed Form I-9 on file for each person on its payroll who is required to complete it. The employer retains the form, including any supplement pages, for as long as the employee works there. When employment ends, the general rule is to keep it for one year from the date employment ends or three years after the first day of employment, whichever is later.

Employers may be subject to penalties if Form I-9 is not properly completed or for employment discrimination during the verification process. Employees sign Section 1 under penalty of perjury.

Form I-9: Frequently Asked Questions

Which edition of Form I-9 is current?

The edition dated 01/20/25, which expires 05/31/2027. Check the edition date at the bottom of the page.
Do I send Form I-9 to USCIS?

No. Form I-9 is not filed with USCIS or ICE. The employer keeps it on file.
When must Form I-9 be completed?

The employee completes and signs Section 1 no later than the first day of employment. The employer completes and signs Section 2 within three business days after that day. If the person is hired for less than three business days, Section 2 is due no later than the first day of employment.
What happened to Section 3?

It was replaced by Supplement B, Reverification and Rehire.
Can an employer tell an employee which documents to bring?

No. The employee chooses which acceptable documentation to present, from List A or from List B together with List C.

Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification (Edition 01/20/25)