Do I mail Form I-9 to USCIS?

No. The I-9 is never filed with the government. The employer keeps the completed form on file and must present it if U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement or the Department of Labor inspects their records.

Can the employee and employer sign remotely?

Yes — complete your section in the editor, then use "Invite signer" to send the other party a secure link to add their signature. Every signature is recorded with a timestamp and IP address. Note that employers must still physically or virtually examine the employee's documents per current USCIS rules.

Which documents does the employee show for Section 2?

Either one List A document proving both identity and work authorization (like a U.S. passport or permanent resident card), or one List B identity document (like a driver's license) plus one List C work-authorization document (like a Social Security card). The lists are printed with the official form instructions.

What does FinishMyDocs cost?

Your first completed document is $1, which starts a 7-day trial; after that it is $39.99/month unless you cancel. Cancel anytime from your dashboard or by emailing support@finishmydocs.com. The official form itself is free at uscis.gov.

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Form I-9 verifies the identity and employment authorization of every person hired in the United States. Fill out Section 1 as an employee or Section 2 as an employer, then download or print.

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Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) preview

This is the official USCIS Form I-9 reproduced for convenience. FinishMyDocs.com is a private document service, not affiliated with USCIS or any government agency. The form is available free at uscis.gov. Employers are responsible for following the official I-9 instructions, document-examination rules, and retention requirements. Official source: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9

What is Form I-9?

Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, is the USCIS form every U.S. employer must complete for each person they hire. It confirms the employee's identity and authorization to work in the United States. Unlike tax forms, the I-9 is not sent to any agency — the employer keeps it on file and must produce it if inspected.

Who completes which section?

The employee completes and signs Section 1 no later than their first day of work, attesting to their citizenship or immigration status. The employer (or authorized representative) completes Section 2 within three business days of the start date, recording the documents presented — a passport, or a combination such as a driver's license plus Social Security card. A supplement covers reverification and rehires.

Completing the I-9 online

Type directly into the official form in the FinishMyDocs editor: employee details and attestation checkboxes in Section 1, document titles, numbers, and expiration dates in Section 2, plus signatures and dates for both parties. You can even send the form to the other party for their signature using a secure signing link — useful for remote hires. When finished, download or print the completed form for your records.

Employers should retain each I-9 for three years after the date of hire or one year after employment ends, whichever is later.

How to fill out this document online

1

Open the official I-9

Click "Edit Document Online" to load the current USCIS edition of Form I-9 in the editor.
2

Employee completes Section 1

Enter name, address, date of birth, and check the correct citizenship/authorization status, then sign and date — no later than the first day of work.
3

Employer completes Section 2

Record the identity and work-authorization documents presented, with numbers and expiration dates, within three business days of the start date. Invite the other party to sign remotely if needed.
4

Download and retain

Download or print the completed form and keep it on file — three years after hire or one year after employment ends, whichever is later.

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