Who is responsible for completing Section 2 of the I-9 form?

The correct answer is that the employer is responsible for completing Section 2 of the I-9 form. Section 2 requires the employer or an authorized representative to review the employee's documents that establish identity and employment authorization. This section must be completed within three business days of the employee's start date.

The purpose of Section 2 is to verify that the documents presented by the employee are valid and belong to them. This involves checking the documents’ authenticity and recording the details in the I-9 form. By putting this responsibility on the employer, it ensures compliance with federal regulations and helps maintain the integrity of the employment verification process.

While other roles, such as the employee providing documents or an HR department being involved in the process, are important, they do not hold the responsibility of completing Section 2. A third-party verification service may assist in the verification process but cannot replace the employer's duty to ensure that the I-9 form is filled out properly.