It verifies the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment in the United States.
Employees must complete Section 1 no later than their first day of employment.
Employees may present one List A document (e.g., U.S. passport) or a combination of one List B document (e.g., driver’s license) and one List C document (e.g., Social Security card).
Employers must review the employee’s documents and complete Section 2 within three business days of the employee’s first day of work.
Yes. Employees may choose any valid document(s) from List A or from Lists B and C; employers may not specify which documents to provide.
It reminds employers that they must not discriminate based on citizenship status or national origin and must apply document requirements uniformly.
If someone helps the employee complete Section 1, that person must sign the certification indicating they assisted with translation or preparation.
Supplement B is completed when re‑verifying or updating an employee’s employment authorization or when rehiring a former employee within three years of the original date.
