All U.S. employers must use Form I-9 to verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals they hire in the United States. Form I-9 is used for both U.S. citizens and non-citizens. Both employees and employers must complete the form. Employers must retain Form I-9 and make it available for inspection by authorized government officers. Therefore, it is important that employers use the correct form and accurately complete it.
The government recently issued a new version of the form. Employers must use the new version starting April 30, 2020. Because the new version of the form is already available, we recommend employers begin using it now, to avoid any issues as the April deadline approaches. The new form is available at https://www.uscis.gov/i-9.