Who Needs to Complete an I-9 Form
All U.S. employers must have a Form I-9 on file for all current employees hired AFTER November 6, 1986.
U.S. employers are not required to complete Form I-9 for:
- Employees hired BEFORE November 6, 1986
- Employees working outside the United States
- Independent contractors
- Individuals employed for casual domestic work in a private home on a sporadic, irregular or intermittent basis.
NOTE: UNL requires a new Form I-9 and E-Verify to be completed when a current employee has had a change in their citizenship or immigration status.
When the I-9 Must Be Completed
The employee must complete Section 1 by the first day of work for pay.
UNL's HR professional must complete the I-9 Section 2 no later than 3 business days after a newly hired employee’s first day of employment. For example, if a new employee starts work on a Monday, Form I-9 must be completed by Thursday. If an employee will work fewer than 3 days, UNL's HR professional must complete Section 2 on the employee’s first day of employment.