Form I-9: Helpful Spanish translation available

The new Form I-9, which every employer must start using no later than Dec. 26, 2007, doesn’t have a version in Spanish – at least not one U.S. employers can file. But if you regularly hire Spanish-speaking employees, you might want to try this:

The new Form I-9 is available in Spanish for employers in Puerto Rico. While you can’t file that version in the U.S., you can use the Spanish version as a translation guide for Spanish-speaking employees. Employers in the 50 states and all other territories must keep the completed English version as the official file document. You can download a PDF copy of the Spanish Form I-9 by clicking here.

ADDITIONAL HELP:
To understand all the ins and outs of the new Form I-9, you’re invited to check out this special Executive Report: Complete Guide to the New Form I-9: Everything You Need to Know to Ensure Compliance.