UPDATE: On April 3, 2009, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a new I-9 employee eligibility document with new restrictions on proving eligibility.

The Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA) requires employers and their new hires to complete a Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Authorization Form) within three days of employment. This form establishes that the individual is eligible to work in the United States as a citizen, national, or legal immigrant. Penalties for I-9 violations range up to $1,100 per employee.

In 2006, the United States Congress considered legislation to reform existing immigration laws, clarify employer obligations with regard to the I-9, and increase penalties for non-compliance. The Bush Administration also�took steps to increase enforcement of immigration laws as part of an ongoing homeland security initiative.

Our I-9 Compliance Poster notifies all employees and applicants of the I-9 process and is intended to demonstrate good-faith compliance with the IRCA (Immigration�Reform and Control Act of 1986)�and related laws. It describes the employee’s obligation to provide proof of identify, explains record creation and retention requirements, and includes a statement that discrimination due to national origin or citizenship status is prohibited by law.

Includes the following information:

• An I-9 compliance statement
• A description of the I-9 completion process
• Types of information required to complete the I-9
• Employer obligations
• Employee obligations
• Record retention requirements
• USCIS anti-discrimination notice

8.5” x 11” two-color format

Bilingual text (English and Spanish)