Contractor License Practice Exam

What Federal form are employers required to complete within 3 days of a new hire for U.S. Customs and Immigration Service?

1. I-9

2. W-2

3. W-4

4. 1099

The correct answer is: I-9

Employers are required to complete Form I-9 within three days of hiring a new employee to verify the individual's identity and employment authorization in the United States. This form is a critical part of compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act, which mandates that employers confirm that their employees are legally eligible to work in the country. The I-9 form requires both the employee and employer to provide specific documentation that proves the employee’s identity and work eligibility. The other forms listed serve different purposes: Form W-2 is used to report wages and taxes withheld for employees at the end of the year; Form W-4 helps employers calculate tax withholdings from an employee's paycheck; and Form 1099 is generally utilized to report income received by independent contractors or non-employees, not for verifying employment eligibility. Hence, the I-9 is the only form relevant to the initial employment verification process as required by U.S. Customs and Immigration Services.