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Is there a fillable i-9 form?

Is there a fillable i-9 form?

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) publishes a paper I-9 Form and an electronic, fillable I-9 Form. The new version of the paper form has no changes from the prior version. New hires and employers, or their authorized representatives, must complete the form.

Can I fill out an I-9 online?

USCIS offers a Form I-9 that can be completed on a computer but does not have full electronic capabilities. You may create your own electronic Form I-9 as long as you: Provide employees instructions for completing the form; Retain generated forms according to the standards specified in 8 CFR 274a.

Do I-9 forms expire?

A: Employers must retain I-9 forms for at least three years, or for one year following the employee’s separation from the company, whichever is later.

How do I download a fillable Form I-9?

To order USCIS forms, you can download them from our website at or call our toll-free number at 1-800-870-3676. You can obtain information about Form I-9 from our website at or by calling 1-888-464-4218.

Where do I get my i-9 form?

How do you send an I-9 form?

Employee must complete and sign Section 1 of the I-9 and send it to the employer in hard copy via postal mail or through electronic means….Employers should use a method such as the following to provide the I-9 to the employee:

  1. Email;
  2. Postal mail; or.
  3. Web link to the online I-9 form.

How long do you have to keep i-9 forms on file?

three years
Federal regulations state you must retain a Form I-9 for each person you hire for three years after the date of hire, or one year after the date employment ends, whichever is later.

How often does an I-9 form need to be updated?

Employees rehired three years after you originally completed their Form I-9 must complete a new Form I-9.

What to do when I-9 documents expired?

Expired documents are no longer acceptable for Form I-9. However, you may accept employment Authorization Documents (Forms I-766) and Permanent Resident Cards (Forms I-551) that appear to be expired on their face, but have been extended by USCIS.

How do I get an I-9 form?

Employers can obtain a blank copy of Form I-9 from the USCIS website at This form is in portable document format (.pdf) that is fillable and savable. That means that you may download it, or simply print out a blank copy to enter information by hand.