Download a PDF filler application to your device, if necessary. Employers and employees must complete their respective sections of Form I9.The form is used to document verification. Fill out this area if an employee provides a valid List A document, such as a U.S. passport or permanent resident card. The Form I9 is designed to obtain information from new employees demonstrating their eligibility to work legally in the US. The following guidelines are provided to assist persons in F-1, J-1, or H-1B status in understanding what documents may be used to complete Form I-9. To do this, use Form I9, Employment Eligibility Verification, when onboarding new hires. All U.S. employers are required to use the I-9. Learn how to fill out the I9 Form properly to ensure compliance and avoid penalties with our stepbystep guide for employers and employees.