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Official USCIS Form I-9
Download the current Form I-9 directly from USCIS and follow the official instructions for Section 1, Section 2, and reverification.
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2026 I-9 form guide for employees and employers know what the employee and the employer each have to do
Use this 2026 I-9 form guide to understand Form I-9 timing, the employee's role in Section 1, the employer's responsibilities in Section 2, the acceptable documents that satisfy List A or List B + List C, and where to verify the current official USCIS form.
Do not upload I-9 documents or immigration document numbers to this website.
Form I-9 download guidance
For Form I-9 we link directly to USCIS instead of hosting a copy, because employers should always download the current official edition.
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I-9 documents preparation checklist
A Payroll Form Hub checklist to help employees understand List A or List B + List C before the employer review.
Download checklistWhere to get the current Form I-9
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- USCIS
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- 2026 Form I-9
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- Current Form I-9 expiration shown by USCIS as 05/31/2027
- USCIS source checked
- 2026-05-25
Before you handle Form I-9 information
Do not upload I-9 documents, identity documents, or immigration document numbers to this website. Follow your employer's authorized process and the official USCIS Form I-9 instructions. This 2026 I-9 form guide is not legal or immigration advice.
Who does what on Form I-9
Form I-9 is one form, but it has two very different roles, the employee's and the employer's, that should not get mixed up.
The employee's role on the 2026 I-9 form
Employees fill out Section 1 of Form I-9 with their legal name, address, date of birth, and citizenship or immigration status attestation. Section 1 must be completed no later than the first day of employment after a job offer has been accepted. Employees then present acceptable documents (one List A document, or one List B document plus one List C document) to the employer for review, through the employer's authorized process, never through a random website.
The employer's role on the 2026 I-9 form
Employers physically (or, where permitted, remotely under USCIS-authorized procedures) examine the original acceptable documents the employee presents and complete Section 2 within three business days of the first day of employment. Employers also handle retention, reverification, and storage of completed Form I-9s under USCIS rules, and must not demand more or different documents than the employee chooses to present from the official list.
Form I-9 timing for employees and employers
Use this high-level flow before you open the official USCIS instructions or your employer's onboarding portal.
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After the job offer is accepted
Form I-9 work begins after a job offer has been accepted. The employer should never use a candidate's I-9 documents to decide whether to hire, that is a discrimination risk. Once the offer is on the table and accepted, the employer can give the employee the current USCIS Form I-9 and tell them when to complete Section 1.
- Offer accepted in writing
- First day of employment scheduled
- Current USCIS edition in use
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Employee completes Section 1 by day one
The employee completes Section 1 of Form I-9 no later than the first day of employment. This includes the citizenship or immigration status attestation and (if applicable) the document numbers and dates for the work authorization category claimed. Identity documents themselves should be handed to the employer through the employer's authorized process, not uploaded to a third-party site.
- Section 1 by first day
- Legal name and address
- Attestation under penalty of perjury
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Employer completes Section 2 within three business days
The employer examines the original acceptable documents the employee chooses to present and completes Section 2 within three business days of the first day of employment. The employer records document title, issuing authority, document number, and expiration date, then signs Section 2. The employer cannot require specific documents, the employee picks from List A or List B + List C.
If employment is for fewer than three business days, Section 2 must be completed by the end of the first day of employment.
Common Form I-9 mistakes to avoid
Keep onboarding clean, compliant, and privacy-safe.
Uploading i9 form 2026 documents online
Do not upload Form I-9 documents to this website or any other third-party tool. Identity and immigration documents belong in your employer's authorized process.
Missing the i9 form 2026 deadlines
Section 1 is due by the first day of employment. Section 2 is due within three business days. Late completion is one of the most common I-9 audit findings.
Wrong i9 form 2026 document mix
Employees may present one List A document (which proves both identity and work authorization) or one List B document plus one List C document, never an extra document on top.
Sensitive i9 form 2026 data exposure
Immigration document numbers, A-numbers, and passport numbers should stay in official employer processes. Avoid entering them into unofficial tools or unsecured email.
Skipping Form I-9 reverification
Some employees' work authorization documents expire and require reverification on Supplement B. Follow the USCIS instructions instead of letting the date slip.
Remote and E-Verify procedure changes
Remote document examination procedures (such as the DHS-authorized alternative procedure for E-Verify employers) can change. Verify the current procedure on USCIS before relying on it.
Forms often used together with Form I-9
2026 I-9 form questions
Quick answers for employees, employers, and HR teams handling Form I-9.
Is there a separate i9 form 2026 edition?
USCIS has extended the expiration date on the current Form I-9 edition to 05/31/2027. There may not be a brand-new 2026 edition, verify the current edition date on the official USCIS Form I-9 page before downloading.
Who completes i9 form 2026, the employee or the employer?
Both. The employee completes Section 1 by the first day of employment. The employer examines the employee's chosen acceptable documents and completes Section 2 within three business days of the first day of employment.
Do employees upload Form I-9 documents on this site?
No. Payroll Form Hub does not collect, upload, or store Form I-9 documents or document numbers. Identity and immigration documents should be handed only to your employer through their authorized I-9 process.
Is i9 form 2026 the same as Form W-4?
No. Form I-9 verifies employment eligibility and identity. Form W-4 handles federal income tax withholding. New hires usually complete both, but they serve completely different purposes and go to different places.
Check the I-9 step before onboarding stalls
Use the timeline first, then open the USCIS instructions or your employer's onboarding portal to complete Form I-9.
Informational only; not immigration or legal advice.