Employment verification – a simple audit
The following list of questions will provide a snapshot for you to use in determining whether or not you are complying with the employment eligibility verification and immigration laws and regulations. You should know the answer to every one of these questions. Although a “No” answer does not necessarily mean you are in violation of any laws or regulations, you should understand why the answer is “No.” The Topic Reference is provided.
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Have all of your employees hired after November 6, 1986, completed I-9 forms, and do you have the I-9 form for each current employee? |
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Do you make and keep photocopies of the identification documents provided by your employees? |
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Have you maintained the I-9 forms for former employees long enough? |
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Do you know what to do in the event of receiving a Notice of Suspect Document list from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)? |
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Do you know what to do if an immigration officer has a warrant for the arrest of one of your employees? |
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Do you re-verify your employee’s employment eligibility upon the expiration of the work authorization documents for an employee who is only temporarily authorized to work in the United States? |
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If you use E-Verify, do you properly notify |
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If you accept electronic I-9 forms, are you in compliance with the Electronic Signatures Act and the regulations relating to electronic Form I-9? |