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Spanish Version of the Form I-9 Only Valid In Puerto Rico |
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by Emily Haverkamp, Immigration Attorney
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Friday, 19 June 2009 |
 Question: Is Form I-9 available in different languages?
Answer:
"Form I-9 is available in English and Spanish. However, only employers in Puerto Rico may use the Spanish version to meet the verification and retention requirements of the law. Employers in the United States and other U.S. territories may use the Spanish version as a translation guide for Spanish-speaking employees, but the English version must be completed and retained in the employer's records. Employees may also use or ask for a preparer/translator to assist them in preparing the form. " M-274 I-9 Employer Handbook
The Spanish version of the Form I-9 is available for download at www.uscis.gov as a tool to assist with translation. Companies that have mistakenly used the Spanish version of the Form I-9 must complete a new I-9 form for those employees.
I-9seminars.com will provide an "I-9 Tip of the Week" every week to assist HR professionals and other I-9 administrators with the Form I-9 process. If you have a suggestion for a "Tip of the Week," please contact Samara Nazir Zaman, Training Director of I-9seminars.com
For more information, I-9 Basic Training available LIVE and by WEBINAR.
Please contact Emily Haverkamp, Immigration Attorney at the Mdivani Law Firm, with questions.
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