The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services issued a new Form I-9 that should be used now. Every employer in the United States that recruits, refers for a fee, or hires an individual for employment must complete Form I-9. The form documents employment, and both employers and employees must complete the form. Failure to properly complete and retain Form I-9 can result in civil monetary penalties of up to $2,156 per I-9.
Employers should review their I-9 forms and make sure they have a retention program in place. A copy of the new form can be found here.
