I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification Process
The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires all U.S. employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all new employees, citizens and non-citizens alike. Accordingly, all employers must keep I-9 files for each of their new employees. Even if you already have a Social Security Number (SSN), you must still complete the I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification process.
On-Campus Employment
It is not necessary to complete an additional I-9 if your employment changes from one department to another as long as the University remains your employer. Work in which the University is not your employer is not permitted without appropriate authorization.
Working on Syracuse University's Campus
If you are a Syracuse University or SUNY-ESF student who intends to work on the Syracuse University campus, you must complete the I-9 process at the Slutzker Center for International Services. You cannot begin working until the Slutzker Center has received all of the required I-9 documents and your information has been entered into the University computer system. Please access the appropriate handout below for additional information about the documentation required to complete the I-9 process.
Syracuse University Teaching, Research, and Graduate Assistants I-9 Handout
Syracuse University On-Campus Employment I-9 Handout
Once your I-9 information has been entered into the University computer system, you are eligible to work on Syracuse University's campus regardless of whether or not you already have a Social Security Number. (If you do not have a Social Security Number, you must apply for one at this time). Your I-9 will remain valid until the end date indicated on your I-20 or DS-2019; if you extend your document, your I-9 will be extended accordingly.
Any inquires related to your Syracuse University I-9 should be directed to lescis@syr.edu.
Working on SUNY-ESF's Campus
If you are a SUNY-ESF student who intends to work on the SUNY-ESF campus, you must complete the I-9 process at 216 Bray Hall. (Syracuse University students are not eligible for on-campus employment on the SUNY-ESF campus.) Please access the handout below for additional information about the documentation required to complete the I-9 process.
SUNY-ESF Student Working on ESF Campus I-9 HandoutOff-Campus Employment
If you receive authorization for work off-campus (e.g., Curricular Practical Training, Academic Training, Optional Practical Training), an I-9 must be completed with your employer within three days of the start of your employment. Your employer should provide additional instructions and all inquiries should be directed to your employer.
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