Do United States citizens need to prove they are eligible to work by submitting a Form I-9? Do I need to receive this form from everyone who applies for a job?
Yes, while United States citizens are automatically eligible for employment, they too must provide the required documents and complete the Form I-9. The Form I-9 is only required when a person is hired and begins to work for you. If someone accepts a job with your church but will not start work right away, he or she may still submit their Form I-9 after they’ve accepted a position.
If an employee is unable to provide the required documents within three days of being on the job, he or she must at least produce a receipt showing that he or she has applied for the documents. The employee must then produce the documents within 21 days.
