What purpose does the I-9 Form serve?

The I-9 Form is an employment eligibility verification form approved by the Attorney General. To be allowed to work in the United States, a person must show proof of citizenship or government authorization allowing him/her to work. Ensuring a person's eligibility is an employer's responsibility. If the employer fails to show proof of an employee's eligibility to work in the United States, s/he may face fines and/or imprisonment, and the institution, i.e. Gallaudet University, may receive financial penalties.

How do I complete an I-9 Form?

Copies of the I-9 Form are available from either your employer or the Gallaudet UniversityPersonnel Office. First, you need to complete Part One and sign it. Then, show your employerone of the following documents:

1. United States Passport
2. Certificate of United States Citizenship
3. Certificate of Naturalization
4. Unexpired foreign passport with attached Employment Authorization
5. Alien Registration Card with photograph

OR  you can provide one document from each column:

Column I	Column II
A state-issued driver's license or a state-issued I.D. card with a photograph, and information including name, sex, date of birth, height, weight, and color of eyes U.S. Military Card	Original Social Security Number Card (other than a card stating it is not valid for employment) A birth certificate issued by a state, county or municipal authority bearing a seal or other certification Unexpired INS Employment Authorization

Your employer will then sign the I-9 Form certifying your eligibility and file it with the Gallaudet University Personnel Office.

Will I have to complete an I-9 Form every time I get a job?

As long as you work for Gallaudet University you will not have to file an I-9 Form again. The I-9 Form you filled out once, regardless of your job or position, will remain on file in the Personnel Office.