Common Form I-9 Mistakes

Here are several mistakes employers make when completing the Form I-9:




•failure to fully complete the Form I-9.

•failure to use Section 3 for updating and reverifying an employee's information.

•using an outdated Form I-9.

•failure to photocopy both sides of documents or failure to photocopy or not photocopy for all employees.

•Section 2 errors - If you have a document for List A, then do not complete list B and C.

Trend provides clients with helpful resource guides on Trend Online under Documents-->News/Notes. Trend also keeps the most up to date version of the Form I-9 on Trend Online under Documents-->New Hire. Completion of the Form I-9 is mandatory for employers. You must have a completed Form I-9 on file for every employee. Please feel free to contact Trend for more information at 214-553-5505.