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I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Important:<\/strong> Under no<\/strong> circumstance may a new hire start working for Montclair State University until the Form I-9 Employment Verification Process is completed with the Human Resources Division. Employees cannot<\/strong><\/span> complete their Form I-9 process more than 90 days prior to their start date.<\/p>\n

Form I-9 and E-Verify<\/strong><\/h3>\n

What is the Form I-9?<\/strong>
\nThe employee eligibility verification, also known as the I-9 process, is a form required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services<\/a> which employers are required by law to complete for each new employee. It is used to verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired to work in the United States.<\/p>\n

Both the employee and the employer must complete parts of the form. Employees must provide documents<\/a> that prove their identity and legal right to work.<\/p>\n

Why It\u2019s Important?<\/strong>
\nForm I-9 helps ensure that all employees are legally authorized to work in the United States. Failing to complete or properly maintain this form can result in legal penalties for employers.<\/p>\n

What is E-Verify?<\/strong>
\nE-Verify is a system that allows employers to confirm the employment eligibility of new hires by comparing information from the employee\u2019s Form I-9 to records from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA).<\/p>\n

Who Needs to Complete the Form I-9?<\/strong><\/p>\n