Work Based Learning

1. What is the I-9 Student Employment Verification?
   • The I-9 Verification process verifies a students' eligibility to work and receive wages from a paid internship by showing a list of acceptable, original documents requested.
2. Is this required for every student to complete? 
   • No, only students that will be participating in a paid school-year and/or summer internship needs to complete the I-9 verification process. 
3. I've already completed the I-9 verification, do I need to do it every year?
   • No, you only need to complete the I-9 verification only once in your high school career. If you have updated working papers to reflect your age, see Ms. Zagada. 
4. What documents do I need to show to be I-9 verified? 
   • Students must complete Page 1 of the I-9 form (linked below) and acceptable documents from the list linked below (originals only - no photocopies)
5. Is the I-9 verification completed in-person or virtually? 
   • Currently, the I-9 verification is being completed virtually. 
6. How long does the I-9 verification process take? 
   • The process should take no more than 5 minutes to complete. 
7. How do I setup an appointment to be I-9 verified?
   • Make an appointment here by signing up for a single slot in any one of the links below, depending on availability:  
     • Georgette Thompson: https://calendly.com/all_boroughs_wbl
     • Viola Harris: https://calendly.com/si_queenswbl
     • Jessica Marsten: https://calendly.com/bronx_wbl
     • Danielle Mooney: https://calendly.com/brooklyn_manhattan

Questions/Concerns? Contact Ms. Zagada [email protected]