FAQ
The employee eligibility verification, otherwise known as the I-9 process, is documentation required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, and establishes an employee's identity and eligibility to work in the United States. Pursuant to the 1986 Immigration Reform and Control Act, all U.S. employers are required to verify the identity and work eligibility of all employees hired after November 6, 1986, whether those employees are U.S. citizens or not
E-Verify is an online, free service administered by the United States government that compares the information provided by an employee through the I-9 process with government records to verify an individual's identity. If the information matches, the employer receives verification that the employee is eligible to work in the United States. As a federal contractor, Rutgers participates in the E-Verify program. The University's E-Verify Company Identification Number/Client Company Identification Number is 319888.
As an employee, you have a responsibility to assist the University in complying with our obligations under federal immigration and employment law. Any employee who fails to complete the I-9 verification process within the prescribed time limits must be terminated according to federal law.
Section I of the I-9 must be completed on or before the end of the first day of work (note that this deadline applies regardless of whether or not the employee has an active record in the University’s HCM / Payroll system). Section II must be completed no later than the end of the 3rd work day. These deadlines are set by the Federal government and are extremely important for compliance. If the employee does not have a compliant I-9 with the status of Approved by the end of the 3rd work day, they should not continue to work.