Spring 2007: I-9 Form
Employer’s Legal Advisory – Spring 2007 – Download This Issue in .pdf Format Common Errors in Completing the I-9 Form With recent enforcement activity by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) employers are reminded that I-9 Forms must be properly completed to avoid penalties for paperwork violations. The following are common errors in completing these forms. Overdocumenting – This is the most common error because an employee will often provide both a resident alien card and a social security card. Even if an employee gives you more documentation than necessary for completion of the I-9 you, nonetheless, can only list either one document from List A or one document from List B and one from List C. Making corrections “Incorrectly” • DO NOT USE “WHITE-OUT” If changes need to be made the incorrect information should be crossed out and the appropriate information should be written in. Any changes should be made by the individual ... Read More