What information should be sought during employment verifications? Dates/length of employment. Job titles and time spent at each position within the company. Overall job performance. Reason for termination or separation. Job-related knowledge, qualifications and skills. Safety or behavioral violations, if any.
Documents you need Examples: Primary document: Driver's license, passport, or other government-issued photo. Secondary document: Social Security card, utility bill, or vehicle registration.
The INA requires employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all employees hired after November 6, 1986, by completing the Employment Eligibility Verification (I-9) Form, and reviewing documents showing the employee's identity and employment authorization.
Employee Information and Attestation: Employees must complete and sign Section 1 of Form I-9 no later than the first day of employment, but not before accepting a job offer.
What should be included in employment verification letters? Employer address. Name and address of the company requesting verification. Employee name. Employment dates. Employee job title. Employee job description. Employee current salary. Reason for termination (If applicable)
For proving eligibility to work, the most common items are either a Social Security card or a certified copy of a birth certificate.
Documents that Establish Both Identity and Employment Authorization U.S. Passport or U.S. Passport Card. Permanent Resident Card or Alien Registration Receipt Card (Form I-551) ... Foreign passport that contains a temporary I-551 stamp or temporary I-551 printed notation on a machine-readable immigrant visa.
Use Form I-9 to verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment in the United States. All U.S. employers must properly complete Form I-9 for every individual they hire for employment in the United States. This includes citizens and aliens.
An EAD gives a person legal status to work in the United States but has fewer privileges than a green card. It shows an expiration date (usually one year from date issued) and is renewable. Any alien with a valid Employment Authorization Document (Form I-766 or Form I-688B) can be issued a Social Security number.