I'm going to apply for a job at Office Depot.On one of the pages it says that I have to complete a 1-9 form

Question

upon employment from the ins. as proof that i.m legally eligible to work in the us.I've never had to do that before with any other job.Could you tell me what that is,should I be concerned about it?.any suggesions?

Answer 1

Not to worry. It is not unusual to have to complete the form. You will need your SSN card and your drivers license. I'm surprised you never had to complete one before.

Answer 2

The form is an I-9, which a document that the US requires all businesses to have on file for every employee so that they can prove that that person has the legal right to work in the US. This has become major since 9/11. It asks for 1 or 2 forms of ID that are government issued that prove you are here legally and have the right to work here. If you have a US issued passpot, that is adequate. If not, you can use a state issued drivers license and a social security card. There are other forms of acceptable ID, and they are lsted on the form. You have nothing to worry about as long as you can work here legally.

Answer 3

Since Nov 1986, all new hires have been required to complete an I-9 form and provide back up identification and employment eligibility documents. If you have work authorization, you have nothing to be concerned about. If you do not have adequate documents, your Employer could be fined for hiring you without certifying your eligibilty to work on the I-9.

Answer 4

No need to be concerned. This is the form that shows USCIS that your employer honestly believes you are allowed to work legally.

There is a list of acceptable IDs that you can use.
State ID/Driver's License with a Social Security Card is the most common combination requested. I have had employers fail to realize that there were any other choices :P

Since I do not keep a Social Security Card, I usually use my US passport. It is on the list of documents that do not require a second document to support it. A foreign passport with a visa valid for employment is also acceptable.

The complete list of acceptable documents is printed on the form.
Any single document from list A proves you are legal to work
Any pair, one each from list B & one from list C together prove you are legal to work

Answer 5

I'm surprised that you've never had to fill one out before. They have been a requirement for years and employers can be fined if they don't have one on file for each employee. There is nothing to be concerned about, unless of course you don't have the required documentation. If you were born here then all you need is a drivers license and your social security card.

Answer 6

It has been the law since the 1986 Immigration reform act, and if you are legally here you should have no problems. Many employers do not do these forms, hire illegals, and then wonder why they have problems with ICE.

If you are a U.S. citizen or Lawful Permanant resident, just check the right box and fill it out. It is the law.

Answer 7

Should be no problem.. if you are a US citizen..

You will need a drivers license or other picture ID and your social security card.. and possibly your birth certificate..

A US passport will do also..

All employers are legally required to keep a I-9 form on file for all current employees to ensure that they are not hiring illegal aliens.

Answer 8

Every employer that i have had in the last 10 years has asked for documents to support the I9. You will need a US passport, birth certificate or other documents to prove you are legally in the US.

Answer 9

I don't know where you were working, but I have had to fill this out at every single job I have had since I started working. It has been required by law for at least 15 yrs.

Answer 10

You shouldn't be concerned if you are here legally.

By law, every employer should make you do that assuming you are full time/make over a limited amount per year.