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M-274, Handbook for Employers

The guidance in this handbook, in tandem with the Form I-9 instructions, helps employers properly complete Form I-9, which assists in verifying that your employees are authorized to work in the United States. 

M-274's Summary of Changes for Revised

The purpose of this document is to outline significant changes made to the M-274, Handbook for Employers: Guidance for Completing Form I-9.

E-Verify User Manual for Corporate Administrators

This manual provides guidance on E-Verify processes and outlines the rules and responsibilities for corporate administrators enrolled in E-Verify. Users must follow the guidelines set forth in the E-Verify Memorandum of Understanding for Employers (MOU) and rules and responsibilities outlined in this manual.

Employee Resources

Did you know that when you start a new job in the U.S., you must complete Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to prove your identity and employment eligibility? Did you also know that millions of employers use E-Verify to electronically confirm that their new employees are authorized to work? Learn more about your rights and responsibilities in the employment eligibility verification process from the videos and interactive materials on this page.