I-9 Process

Please note: In order to maintain BU account access Form I-9 must be completed within 3 days of your start date.

Click here to proceed to the options for completing your Form I-9.

A complete I-9 MUST include:

• Section 1 of the I-9 – completed by yourself/the employee prior to your first day of work.
• Section 2 of the I-9 – completed either in-person or remotely within 3 days of your start date.

The University allows most new employees the option of completing Section 2 of their Form I-9 either in-person or remotely. However, given the complexity of immigration documents for foreign nationals (not a US citizen or lawful US permanent resident) and the need for clearance by the International Students and Scholars Office (ISSO), we recommend that foreign nationals select the in-person option unless they will work fully remote (100%). If you are a foreign national and would prefer to complete Section 2 of your Form I-9 remotely, please email ISSO for guidance at issosch@bu.edu.

New employees who are assigned to work on a designated federal contract must select one of the options labelled “E-VERIFY.” HR or your department will confirm if you are assigned to a designated federal contract.

Questions? Contact the HR Service Center at 617-353-2380 or onboard@bu.edu.