Under IRCA, which form is used to verify employment eligibility for new hires?

Under IRCA, which form is used to verify employment eligibility for new hires?

• A. 1-9
• B. W-4
• C. I-9
• D. SS-5

Answer: (A)

IRCA requires employers to verify a new hire’s ability to work in the United States by using Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. The employee completes the form, and the employer or an authorized representative examines acceptable documents to establish both identity and work authorization, recording the details on the form within about three business days of hire. Documents eligible come from Lists A, B, and C, where List A proves both identity and employment eligibility, while Lists B and C combine to prove those two elements. The W-4 handles federal tax withholding, and the SS-5 is for applying for a Social Security card, so they aren’t used for employment verification. A common point of confusion is the label—I-9 is not the numeral 1-9, it's the correct form for verification.

IRCA requires employers to verify a new hire’s ability to work in the United States by using Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. The employee completes the form, and the employer or an authorized representative examines acceptable documents to establish both identity and work authorization, recording the details on the form within about three business days of hire. Documents eligible come from Lists A, B, and C, where List A proves both identity and employment eligibility, while Lists B and C combine to prove those two elements. The W-4 handles federal tax withholding, and the SS-5 is for applying for a Social Security card, so they aren’t used for employment verification. A common point of confusion is the label—I-9 is not the numeral 1-9, it's the correct form for verification.