Which form is used to verify that a person is eligible to work in the United States?

• A. W-4 Form
• B. W-2 Tax Form
• C. Budget
• D. I-9 Form

Answer: (D)

The key idea here is verifying that someone is allowed to work in the United States. The form used for this is the I-9. After a person is hired, the employer must check that the employee is legally eligible to work and document this on Form I-9 within a specific timeframe. The employee completes Section 1, and the employer examines acceptable documents (showing identity and employment authorization) and completes Section 2. This process helps ensure compliance with immigration laws, and some employers may also use E-Verify to electronically confirm the information.

W-4 is for setting up tax withholding, not work eligibility. W-2 is a year-end tax form, not a work-eligibility document. A budget is unrelated to confirming whether someone can work. That’s why the I-9 form is the one that fits this purpose.