What is the purpose of the I-9 form?

• A. Employment eligibility verification - verifies people are citizens and legal to work
• B. Tax compliance form
• C. Timekeeping form
• D. Safety training form

Answer: (A)

The I-9 form verifies employment eligibility in the United States by confirming a new hire’s identity and their authorization to work. The employee presents acceptable documents, and the employer examines them and completes the form within a few days of hire, then keeps the form on file. The purpose is to comply with immigration laws and prevent unauthorized employment; it does not prove citizenship. It is not a tax form, nor a timekeeping form, nor a safety training form.