Posted by HR Prof on 6/29/04 1:30pm
Msg #3669

I-9's

I just started working for a company where most of their employees work out of their home in various states. Have any of you ever verified I-9 documentation on behalf of an employer. Is this something that is within the realm of a notaries' authorizations?

Thank you!

Reply by Sylvia_FL on 6/29/04 4:15pm
Msg #3682

Yes, you can do it as an "agent" of the employer.

http://uscis.gov/graphics/howdoi/faqeev.htm

REMOTE HIRES
It is not unusual for a U.S. employer to hire a new employee who doesn’t physically come to that employer’s offices to complete paperwork. In such cases, employers may designate agents to carry out their I-9 responsibilities. Agents may include notaries public, accountant, attorneys, personnel officers, foremen, etc. An employer should choose an agent cautiously, since it will be held responsible for the actions of that agent. Note: Employers should not carry out I-9 responsibilities by means of documents faxed by a new employee or through identifying numbers appearing on acceptable documents. The employer must review original documents. Likewise, Forms I-9 should not be mailed to a new employee to complete Section 2 himself or herself.