About the Course:
This session provides an overview of Form I-9, the federal document required to verify employment eligibility in the U.S. Participants will understand employer responsibilities, proper form completion, recordkeeping, and common compliance pitfalls.
Course Objective:
- Understand the purpose and requirements of Form I-9
- Learn step-by-step completion guidelines for each section
- Identify acceptable documents for verification
- Recognize common errors and how to avoid them
- Understand record retention and re-verification rules
Who is the Target Audience?
- Compliance Professionals (US), HR Professionals (US), Immigration Seekers (US)
Basic Knowledge:
- No prior knowledge required; basic knowledge about Form I-9.
Curriculum
Total Duration: 1 Hour
Introduction to Form I-9 - Legal purpose and employer obligations
Section 1 Completion - Employee responsibilities and deadlines
Section 2 Completion - Employer responsibilities, acceptable documents, and verification
Section 3 - Re-verification, rehires, and updates
Retention & Compliance - Recordkeeping, audits, and penalties
Common Errors & Best Practices - Avoiding costly mistakes
Q&A and Wrap-Up