I have heard that some state employment agencies can certify that people they refer are eligible to work. Is that true?
Yes. State employment agencies may elect to provide persons they refer with a certificate of employment eligibility. If one of these agencies refers potential employees to you with a job order or other appropriate referral form, and the agency sends you a certification within 21 business days of the referral, you do not have to check documents or complete an I-9 if you hire that person. However, you must review the certification to ensure that it relates to the person hired and observe the person sign the certification. You must also retain the certification as you would an I-9 and make it available for inspection, if requested. you should check with your state employment agency to see if it provides this service and become familiar with its certification document.
