# 1. Completing Your I-9

<p class="callout info">It is essential that all new employees complete their I-9 on or before their first day of work. </p>

#### I am a new employee. How do I complete my I-9? 

You can complete section one of your I-9 virtually or by visiting the Human Resources office. For section 2, you'll need to visit the Human Resources office with the [necessary documentation](https://www.i9complete.com/Content/tracker/pdf/ListOfAcceptableDocuments_EN.pdf). If you are unable to visit the Human Resources office, please contact your employment recruiter about setting up a remote I-9.

[Virtual I-9 Form (Section 1)](https://hr1.lawlogix.com/4DCGI/WEB_Menu/49535449505799100/9004/594/156129cdd311435e81ab)  
[View the acceptable document for I-9](https://www.i9complete.com/Content/tracker/pdf/ListOfAcceptableDocuments_EN.pdf)

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#### What documentation do I need to present for my I-9? 

View a list of acceptable documents [here](https://www.i9complete.com/Content/tracker/pdf/ListOfAcceptableDocuments_EN.pdf).

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#### What is an I-9 form?

<span data-huuid="13719163517564238019">Form I-9, or the Employment Eligibility Verification form, is <span class="pjBG2e" data-cid="528abeaa-413f-49ff-b354-cee62653546c"><span class="UV3uM">used by U.S. employers to verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment in the United States.</span></span> It is</span><span data-huuid="13719163517564237666"> a **mandatory** requirement for all employers to properly complete this form for each new employee.<span class="pjBG2e" data-cid="528abeaa-413f-49ff-b354-cee62653546c"><span class="UV3uM"> </span></span></span>

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#### <span data-huuid="13719163517564237666"><span class="pjBG2e" data-cid="528abeaa-413f-49ff-b354-cee62653546c"><span class="UV3uM">Why do I have to fill out an I-9 form? </span></span></span>

<span data-huuid="13719163517564237666"><span class="pjBG2e" data-cid="528abeaa-413f-49ff-b354-cee62653546c"><span class="UV3uM">The I-9 form ensures that employers are hiring individuals who are legally authorized to work in the U.S., and it helps document the verification of their identity and employment authorization. </span></span></span>

<p class="callout success"><span data-huuid="13719163517564237666"><span class="pjBG2e" data-cid="528abeaa-413f-49ff-b354-cee62653546c"><span class="UV3uM">Questions about the I-9? </span></span></span><span data-huuid="13719163517564237666"><span class="pjBG2e" data-cid="528abeaa-413f-49ff-b354-cee62653546c"><span class="UV3uM">Contact the [Human Resource](mailto:hr@astate.edu)s office for any questions regarding your I-9. We are happy to help! </span></span></span></p>