The Office of Human Resources coordinates employment eligibility verification for employees at the College or Wooster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Federal law requires employers to verify the employment eligibility and identity of all employees hired to work in the United States. To meet these requirements, the College of Wooster confirms eligibility of newly hired facility and staff at the Office of Human Resources. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
E-Verify<\/a>\u00ae is an Internet-based system that compares information from an employee’s Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment eligibility. E-Verify does not replace the I-9 form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n E-Verify\u00ae is an Internet-based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services that allows employers to verify the employment eligibility of employees. How soon after employment begins should the Form I-9 be completed?<\/strong>Form I-9 Resources <\/h3><\/div>
Employers are required to complete the Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9) for each new employee. Both employees and employers must complete the Form I-9.
Form I-9 Paper Version<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 This version is unfillable and must be printed for completion on paper only
Form I-9 Instructions<\/a>
M-274, Handbook for Employers<\/a>, Guidance for Completing Form I-9\u00a0\u2013 Guidance on how to complete the Form I-9, documentation examples, etc.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), I-9 Central<\/a>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0The latest I-9 information
Instructions for Completing Form I-9<\/a>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0How to complete Section 1, Section 2, and Section 3 of the Form I-9.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>E-Verify\u00ae Resources<\/h3><\/div>
E-Verify\u00ae is currently the best means available for employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees. E-Verify\u00ae virtually eliminates Social Security mismatch letters, improves the accuracy of wage and tax reporting, protects jobs for authorized U.S. workers and helps U.S. employers maintain a legal workforce.
There are occasions when a student employee on Optional Practical Training is asked to confirm to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security that The College of Wooster is a participating employer in E-Verify\u00ae.
Resources<\/strong>
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), E-Verify\u00ae<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Additional information about E-Verify\u00ae
E-Verify\u00ae Poster (English)<\/a>
E-Verify\u00ae Poster (Spanish)
<\/a>Right to Work Poster (English)<\/a>
Right to Work Poster (Spanish)<\/a>
E-Verify\u00ae Participation and the Department of Justice, Office of Special Counsel Right to Work posters must be displayed in English and Spanish by participating employers to inform their current and prospective employees of their legal rights and protections.\u00a0E-Verify\u00ae is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
Learn more about E-Verify\u00ae at\u00a0www.dhs.gov\/E-Verify<\/a>.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Form I-9 FAQs<\/h3><\/div>
Section 1 can be completed after the employment offer has been accepted, but no later than the first day of employment. Section 2 must be fully completed within three business days after the employee begins working for pay. For example, if the employee began working on Monday then the Form I-9 must be completed by Thursday.
Do student employees need to fill out a Form I-9?
<\/strong>Yes. A Form I-9 is required for all employees, including student employees.
Do employees need to provide their Social Security Number on the Form I-9?
<\/strong>While the Social Security Number is typically voluntary on the Form I-9, it is mandatory for E-Verify participants. Therefore, it is mandatory for employees to provide their Social Security Number on the Form I-9.
What documents are employees required to photocopy?
<\/strong>All documents presented by an employee to complete Section 2 and Section 3 of the Form I-9 should be photocopied and retained with the completed Form I-9. Photocopies follow the same retention schedule of the Form I-9.
Is there a Form I-9 example for section one for employees to reference?
<\/strong>Yes, please visit 3.0 Completing Section 1 of Form I-9<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>