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Employment Eligibility Verification. The I-9/E-Verify Process. Robyn Williams. Agenda. I-9 resources I-9 regulations E-Verify definition How to complete the I-9 form Understanding common visa types Viewing I-9 information in SAP Monitoring for expired identification documentation .
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Employment Eligibility Verification The I-9/E-Verify Process Robyn Williams
Agenda • I-9 resources • I-9 regulations • E-Verify definition • How to complete the I-9 form • Understanding common visa types • Viewing I-9 information in SAP • Monitoring for expired identification documentation
I-9 Resources • (SSC) Shared Service Center Website • SSC I-9 Training Information • SSC I-9 Tab • I-9 Process • I-9/E-Verify Procedure • I-9 Form • (ISS) International Students and Scholars Immigration Services • Robyn Williams, I-9 and E-Verify Processor, phone 49-49688, fax 49-46138, interoffice mail to FREH/HR-SSC • SAP: PA20 – Infotype 94 (I-9 residence status) and Infotype 48 • Monthly reports: Missing I-9 and Expired Status Reports
Purpose • Form I-9 is required by DHS (U.S. Department of Homeland Security). • The purpose of the form is to document that every new employee is authorized to work in the United States. • The I-9 is required for ALL employees paid by Purdue University.
E-Verify • E-Verify is required for all employers who have federal contracts. • E-Verify provides an instant employment eligibility confirmation. • Information will be entered into E-Verify from the I-9 and supporting documents. • Verification number is printed on the I-9 when employment is approved. • New hire and re-hire PA Form’s cannot be entered without the completed I-9 Form, including the E-Verify number.
Requirements/Regulations • Employers may NOT specify which documents they will expect from the employee. • Only original documents are acceptable for verification purposes. • Copies of the supporting documents are not required for citizens, but are required for permanent residents and non-residents to be submitted with the I-9 to the HR-SSC. • I-9 form is required by law within three days of hire. Purdue University policy requires I-9 completion on or before the hire date. • White Out (correction fluid or tape) may NOT be used on any part of this form.
Requirements/Regulations • The I-9 must be sent with the new hire/re-hire PA Form. The PA Form will not be entered without the I-9. • Non-citizens who have a “999” number assigned to them must provide a valid social security number within 30 days of hire. • Certain documents listed on the I-9 list are no longer acceptable because of E-Verify. List B documents must include a photograph. • All documents must be current and valid. (Expired documentation is not acceptable.)
Completing the I-9 form: • Employee Completes Section 1 - (Ensure that they have marked a box and signed and dated the form.)
Completing the I-9 form • Employer (you) completes Section 2 – (The list of acceptable documents is on the back …minus a few options due to E-Verify.) Be sure to put the HIRE DATE in the “certification” paragraph and sign and date the form).
Completing the I-9 form • Re-Hires (Employers may complete Section 3 for re-hires and “updates.” In this instance, the employee is not required to fill out section 1. Only the name and social security number are necessary in section 1.) The I-9 can be re-verified if the original I-9 is not over 3 years old. Original I-9 forms should be re-verified only once, do not keep making a copy of the original I-9 and re-verify. Use a new form.
U.S. Citizens • List A or B and C document information placed in Section 2. (Refer to documents page of the I-9 form for a list of acceptable docs.) List B documents must include a photo. • Copies of documents are kept with the I-9 form in the business offices. They are not required to be sent with the I-9 form to HR - SSC.
Things to watch for: • Birth certificates issued by hospitals are not acceptable. • Social Security cards that state “Not Valid for Employment” or “Valid for Work Only with Authorization.” • Do not highlight or make notes on the original I-9 form. • Be sure the start date is completed in Section two. • Be sure that List A, B, and C information is recorded in the correct lines.
International Status • F-1 Student Visa • J-1 Student Visa (J1S) or J-1 Professor/Scholar (J1T) • H-1B Temporary Worker • Lawful Permanent Resident Alien (RA) • Conditional Resident Alien (RAC) • Temporary Resident Alien (RAT) • TN (Trade NAFTA) Working Visa • Employment Authorization Card (EA)
I-9 Help Sheet: F-1 • Must be full time student • May work 20 hours on-campus during academic year • Additional hours allowed only during specific breaks • With approval, may work more than 20 hours per week due to “curricular practical training” or “optional practical training”
I-9 Help Sheet: F-1 F-1 Required Documentation: Passport, I-94 Card, I-20 form How it looks on the I-9 Form:
I-9 Help Sheet: J-1 Student Visa • Must be full-time student • May work 20 hours on campus during academic year • Additional working hours allowed only during specific breaks • Eligible for up to 18 months of academic training • following completion of program (36 months for post • doctoral training) • May work more than 20 hours a week with ISS or DHS • permission J-1 students working a bi-weekly position are also required to have J-1 Student Approval Form to be submitted with their I-9 information.
I-9 Help Sheet: J-1 Professor/Scholar (JIT) • Visiting researchers, professors, short-term scholars or specialists • May be paid by sponsoring institution • May not enroll in a formal degree-granting academic program
I-9 Help Sheet: J-1 J-1 Required Documentation: Passport, I-94, DS-2019 How it looks on the I-9 Form:
I-9 Help Sheet: H-1B • Performs professional services for a fixed period of time • Employment permitted only with the sponsoring institution that obtained USCIS approval for the visa classification
I-9 Help Sheet: H-1B H-1B Required Documentation: Passport, I-94 card, I-797A/I-797C How it looks on the I-9 form: If you receive a receipt notice for H-1B, the expiration date is 240 days past the current expiration date.
H-1B – Receipt Notice A receipt is acceptable for 240 days after the current H-1B expiration date.
I-9 Help Sheet: Resident Alien (RA) • Individuals who have permission to reside permanently in the United States • Form I-551, permanent resident (resident alien) card (or I-551 stamp in passport) • 10-year validity; however status never expires • Also referred to as a “green card”
I-9 Help Sheet: Conditional Residential Alien (RAC) • Individuals who have been granted conditional permanent residency in the United States • Form I-551, permanent resident (RA) card • Two-year validity, employers must re-verify employment eligibility before expiration date
I-9 Help Sheet: Resident Alien (RA) RA and RAC Required Documentation: RA Card or Valid B&C documents How it looks on the I-9 form: RA cards will have an issue and expire date that is 10 or more years apart. RAC cards will have an issue and expire date that is two years apart.
I-9 Help Sheet: Temporary Resident Alien (RAT) • Individuals who have been granted temporary permission to reside in the United State under certain special U.S. government programs • RAT may apply for extension. Receipt of application is good for 1 year ONLY if noted on the receipt w/ one year statement.
I-9 Help Sheet: Resident Alien (RAT) RAT Required Documentation : Visa with Temporary Statement -or- Passport with RAT Stamp How it looks on the I-9 form:
I-9 Help Sheet: EA Employment Authorization (EA) Required Documentation: EA Card How it looks on the I-9 form: EA card expiration date can be extended for 180 days with receipt of application document.
I-9 Help Sheet: TN (Trade NAFTA) Working Visa • Citizens of Canada and Mexico • Canadians require I-94 card and passport as employment authorization • Mexicans require USCIS Form I-797A, I-94 card and passport • May be employed and compensated only by the sponsoring employer through whom the status was obtained
I-9 Help Sheet: TN TN Required Documentation: Passport, I-94 with TN Stamp How it looks on the I-9 form:
Missing I-9 Report The first Tuesday of every month the Missing I-9 report is forwarded to business offices/departments that have new hires without proper I-9 identification documentation.
Expired Status Report The first Tuesday of every month the Expired Status report is forwarded to business offices/departments that have current employees whose status is expired or will expire in the next 90 days.