As a new hire, it is important to verify Part 2 of Your Federal I-9 Form (Employment Eligibility) within 3 days of your start date. This is a federal requirement that shows your proof of U.S. citizenship or legal authorization to work in the U.S.

Your offer of employment is contingent upon you providing proof of employment eligibility in the United States and must be completed no later than three (3) days of your first day of work.

How to complete Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification

There are three (3) steps to complete the two sections of Federal Form I-9. All three steps must be completed within 3 days of your start date. This federal requirement shows your proof of U.S. citizenship or legal authorization to work in the U.S.

1. Complete Section 1 of the Form I-9 in Workday.

2. Upload your acceptable I-9 documentation to Workday.
   • Upload your documents in your “Documents” section found at: Your Worker Profile > View Profile > Select Personal from the left navigation > Documents tab at the top
   • IMPORTANT: Please choose one of these two document categories when uploading your documentation: Passports and Visa OR Employment Eligibility.
3. Meet with the Office of Human Resources to complete Section 2 (reviewing and verifying documents). Present your original, acceptable, and unexpired documentation that you uploaded to Workday to an authorized AU representative. Verify your Form I-9 by:
   • Visiting the Office of Human Resources
     3201 New Mexico Avenue, Suite 350
     Washington, DC 20016
     Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
     Walk-ins only. No appointment needed. 
     or
   • Schedule a virtual appointment to have your documents verified remotely.

What You Will Need

You will need to show proof of your employment eligibility by presenting your I-9 acceptable, original, unexpired documents that you uploaded in Workday.

If you have any questions, please email hrpayrollhelp@american.edu or call 202-885-3836.

• Acceptable I-9 Documents
• E-Verify Poster
• Right to Work Poster