How to Check Citizenship
- 1). Provide the USCIS form I-9 to the new employee. The employee is responsible for completing Section 1. All required personal information must be entered, including the employee's name, address, birth date, Social Security number and citizenship status.
- 2). Request proof of identity and citizenship from the employee. Acceptable documentation includes a U.S. passport, permanent resident card, Social Security card, driver's license and certified U.S. birth certificate.
- 3). Photocopy the provided documents and return the original documents to the employee.
- 4). Complete Section 2 with the required information. Enter the type of document provided, issuing agency, document number, expiration date of document (if applicable) and date of employment. Print the name of the person who verified the documents and the name of the company. Sign and date the form.
- 5). Attach the photocopied document to the I-9 form and keep both on file. The form does not need to be submitted to the USCIS. If the proving document contains an expiration date, the procedure must be repeated prior to the date of expiration.
- 6). Enroll in the E-Verify program by accessing the DHS website. Enrollment requires entry of the company name, DUNS number, employer identification number and the first three digits of the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code.
- 7). Request confirmation of citizenship status for all new employees through E-Verify online within three business days of the employee's start date. The information is compared to DHS records and a response may be received immediately or within 24 hours.
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