It is a federal crime to work with fake documents. What my buddy did that I feel helped him was that he worked with a fake name.You don't have a fake degree. You never, ever had a fake degree. Created, altered, or used with the intention of deceiving or harming another individual, digital document forgery is illegal in the state of Florida. When a position in a government agency needs to be filled or newly created, the hiring department creates a job requisition. You must examine the documentation your employee presents to complete Section 2 of Form I9, Employment Eligibility Verification. Before you fill out an application, it's a good idea to check the laws in your state. A criminal history might not stop you from applying for or getting a job.