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Remote I-9 Verification — We Handle Section 2 So You Don't Have To

Most I-9 software tells you how to do remote verification. We do it for you. Our USA-based authorized representatives act as your remote I-9 agent — conducting the Section 2 call on behalf of your company, fully compliant, fully managed.

USA-Based Agents
Per Request Pricing
27+ Years Expertise
Remote Verification Session
Live 2:34
New hire on video call for remote I-9 verification
Maria R. · New Hire
i9 Intelligence verification agent on video call
i9 Agent · Verification
Documents Verified
Driver's License
List B · Exp. 2029
Social Security Card
List C · Unrestricted
Section 2 Verified – Complete
All 50 States
No Notary Needed
< 3 min
Average I-9 Completion
27+
Years of I-9 Expertise
30,000+
Locations Served
2M+
I-9s Processed

Trusted across industries

AIRBUS
FOUR SEASONS
VERIZON
STACY AND WITBECK
YUM! BRANDS
ALPHA BAKING
AIRBUS
FOUR SEASONS
VERIZON
STACY AND WITBECK
YUM! BRANDS
ALPHA BAKING

Remote I-9 verification is harder than it looks

Under DHS rules, remote employees need an authorized representative to physically examine their documents and complete Section 2 within 3 business days of their start date. That means someone — somewhere — needs to be there.

Most companies are left scrambling:

Finding a Notary

Asking employees to find their own notary — which isn't required and doesn't guarantee compliance

Training Managers

Training managers at remote locations who may do this once a year

Relying on Your HCM

Relying on their HCM's built-in tool, which only creates the form — it doesn't solve the verification problem

Hoping for the Best

Hoping nothing goes wrong when ICE shows up with 3 days' notice

We Provide the Authorized Representative for Your Remote I-9 Verification

You don't train anyone. You don't find anyone. You don't coordinate anything. We handle it.

Note: E-Verify enrollment is required to use this service. Not yet enrolled? We can help with that too.

We provide the rep

Our USA-based authorized representatives handle the Section 2 call — not your managers, not a notary, not the employee's neighbor. Ours. Every rep is trained extensively in I-9 compliance.

We schedule the call

Same-day or scheduled — all inside the i9  Intelligence platform. Your new hire just clicks a link.

We keep you audit-ready

Every verification is documented, stored, and synced to your dashboard. Automatic Supplement B reminders, retention tracking, and ICE-ready reports — all without touching a filing cabinet.

Remote Verification Session
Live 2:34
New hire on video call for remote I-9 verification
Maria R. · New Hire
i9 Intelligence verification agent on video call
i9 Agent · Verification
Documents Verified
Driver's License
List B · Exp. 2029
Social Security Card
List C · Unrestricted
Section 2 Verified – Complete
All 50 States
No Notary Needed

Remote Section 2 verification — available in every plan

Most I-9 software makes you find your own authorized representative. We are the authorized representative. Our trained agents complete Section 2 over a live video call — legally, quickly, and available in every plan.

All 50 States

Hire anywhere. We provide the authorized representative.

Same-Day Verification

Schedule a call within hours. No waiting for a notary.

Simple Per-Request Pricing

Pay only when you use it. Available in every plan, no minimums.

Free Remote Verification Consultation

How Remote Verification Works

A 3-step, fully digital process—built for compliance at any location.

01

Complete Section 1

New hires complete Section 1 online, upload supporting documents from their phone or computer, and schedule a remote verification call, all in the i9 Intelligence app.

02

Complete Section 2

One of our USA-based authorized representatives joins a scheduled video call with the employee through our application — no third-party tools needed. They review the employee's documents in real time and complete Section 2 on your behalf, fully compliant with DHS requirements.

03

Automatic E‑Verify & Compliance Dashboard

Data automatically syncs to E‑Verify for case submission. Results are tracked in real‑time on a unified dashboard where HR teams can access audit‑ready reports, re‑verification alerts and statuses across all locations.

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Built for teams who can't be everywhere at once

Remote I-9 verification isn't just for fully remote companies. It doesn't matter where your new hire is located — if any of these sounds familiar, this service was built for you:

Staffing Agencies

Placing workers at client sites across multiple states

Agriculture & Seasonal

High-volume hiring at distributed locations

Hospitality & Restaurant

Multi-location franchises and properties across cities

Remote & Hybrid Teams

HR isn't co-located with every new hire

Growing Businesses

Don't have the bandwidth to train every hiring manager on I-9 compliance

Outgrowing Your HCM

Your HCM creates the form but leaves the verification problem unsolved

The stakes are too high to leave this to chance

I-9 violations carry fines up to $28,619 per violation. ICE audits arrive with just 3 days' notice. A single missed Section 2 or an improperly conducted remote verification can expose your company to significant liability.

When we handle your Section 2 verifications, you get:

A documented, compliant process — every time
An audit trail that holds up under ICE scrutiny
Peace of mind that a trained professional completed the verification, not a rushed manager in a remote office

Why i9 Intelligence Beats Manual or Outsourced Options

Traditional HR systems weren’t designed for I-9 compliance. See how we compare.

Feature
i9 Intelligence
Manual/Internal HR
HCM Built-in Module
Remote Section 2 Verification
We Provide the Authorized Representative
In-App Video Call & Scheduling
Per-Hire Pricing (No Seats)
Automatic E-Verify Submission
Error-Prevention Engine
Built-in Audit Trail & Retention
Automatic Supplement B Reminders
Dedicated I-9 Compliance Experts
SOC 2 Certified
No Long-Term Contracts

Always Up to Date with USCIS Guidance

We monitor DHS/USCIS updates continuously—including the 2023 rule changes—so your I-9 process stays current and compliant without manual guesswork.

Stay Compliant from Initial Hire

Audit Readiness & Risk Protection

The average ICE fine is $2,861 per I-9 violation. Multiply that by hundreds of employees, and one audit can cost six figures.

Secure Storage

Every remote I-9 stored, organized, and searchable by location, date, or employee

Error Prevention

Built-in validation catches missing signatures, incorrect dates,  and incomplete fields before submission

Instant Audit Trail

Generate ICE-ready compliance reports in seconds, not filing  cabinets

Retention Management

Automatic retention tracking with alerts before records can  be purged

More than Software.
Real People, Real Support.

Our USA-based authorized representatives are trained with our proprietary compliance program and bring years of I-9 verification experience to every call. Whether you're onboarding a single remote hire or processing hundreds during a seasonal surge, we're here.

Your remote verification support includes:

Live onboarding support for new hires
U.S. based compliance team
Employer and employee support
Dedicated enterprise support SLAs

Industries That Rely on Remote Verification

From seasonal farm crews to multi-location franchises — our platform adapts to the way you actually hire.

Agriculture

Seasonal workers, remote farms, H-2A visa compliance

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Construction

Subcontractor verification, multi-site crews, government contracts

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Restaurant & Hospitality

High turnover, fast onboarding, multi-location franchises

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Manufacturing

Multi-plant operations, shift workers, audit-heavy environments

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Staffing

High-volume temp workers, rapid deployment, client compliance

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Small Business

No HR department, paper I-9s, first-time compliance

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What Our Clients Say About i9 Intelligence

I-9 Compliance Software FAQs

Common questions about outsourcing Section 2 verification to i9 Intelligence.

What is remote I-9 verification?

Remote I-9 verification is the process of completing and reviewing Form I-9 electronically without requiring the employee and employer to meet in person. With i9 Intelligence, employees upload documents securely online, and HR or authorized representatives complete Section 2 from any location.

 Who can be an authorized representative for I-9?

An authorized representative is any person an employer designates to complete Section 2 of Form I-9 on their behalf. But the employer is fully liable for any errors the representative makes — making this a compliance decision, not an administrative one. That's why many companies outsource Section 2 to i9 Intelligence's USA-based team, where every representative is trained in I-9 compliance and document examination.

Is remote I-9 verification allowed by USCIS?

Yes. USCIS updated its guidance in 2023 to allow employers enrolled in E-Verify to verify I-9s remotely under certain conditions. i9 Intelligence monitors all USCIS updates to ensure your process remains compliant.

What title do you put for authorized representative on I-9?

In Section 2 of Form I-9, the authorized representative enters their own title in the "Title of Employer or Authorized Representative" field. Common titles include "Authorized Representative," "HR Manager," "Hiring Manager," or "I-9 Verification Agent." When i9 Intelligence handles your remote verification, our trained representatives complete this field as part of the managed process — ensuring it's filled correctly every time.

How do you verify I-9 for remote employees?

Remote I-9 verification requires an authorized representative to physically examine the employee's identity and work authorization documents and complete Section 2 — even when the employee isn't in the same location as the employer. With i9 Intelligence, the process is simple: your new hire completes Section 1 and uploads documents through our platform, then one of our USA-based authorized representatives joins a scheduled video call to examine the documents and complete Section 2 on your behalf. Everything is documented, stored, and automatically submitted to E-Verify.

How does i9 Intelligence handle remote Section 2 completion?

i9 Intelligence provides trained, USA-based authorized representatives who conduct the Section 2 call on behalf of your company. Employees schedule the call inside our platform, the video call happens inside our application — no third-party apps — and our rep completes and signs Section 2 on your behalf. You don't need to find, train, or coordinate anyone.

Can remote verification work for seasonal or multi-location employees?

Absolutely. i9 Intelligence is designed for employers with distributed teams, seasonal agricultural hires, and multi-site operations. Every I-9 is stored centrally for easy management across worksites.

What are the risks of doing remote I-9 verification manually?

Manual remote verification often leads to errors, missed deadlines, and lost forms. Non-compliance can result in fines up to $28,619 per violation. i9 Intelligence eliminates manual steps and ensures every I-9 is completed and stored correctly.

Does i9 Intelligence integrate with E-Verify?

Yes. Once Section 2 is complete, the system automatically submits information to E-Verify, tracks results in real time, and alerts you if there’s a tentative non-confirmation (TNC).

How secure is the remote verification process?

All document uploads and verifications are encrypted and stored in our secure, cloud-based platform. Employers have access controls to manage who can view or approve I-9s, keeping sensitive employee data protected.

Can I use this for remote new hires in different states?

Yes. i9 Intelligence supports nationwide compliance. Our built-in state compliance logic ensures your process aligns with both federal and state-specific rules, including E-Verify mandates in states like Florida, Arizona, and North Carolina.

What happens if we get audited by ICE?

If ICE issues a Notice of Inspection, employers usually have 3 business days to produce I-9s. With i9 Intelligence, every I-9 is stored, searchable, and audit-ready, so you can respond quickly and confidently.

How quickly can we get started with remote verification?

Most employers are fully onboarded within 30–60 days. Our team provides guided implementation, training, and support to make sure your remote verification process is running smoothly from day one.

Do I need to be enrolled in E-Verify to use this service?

Yes. E-Verify enrollment is required to use our remote verification service. If you're not yet enrolled, our team can walk you through the process. Once enrolled, E-Verify submission is triggered automatically after each completed Section 2 verification.

How does the verification call work technically?

Everything happens inside the i9 Intelligence platform — no Zoom, no Teams, no third-party apps. The employee schedules their call through the I-9 tool, and the video call is conducted through the same application. Scheduling, the call, document review, and Section 2 completion are all in one place.

What does the remote verification service cost?

Remote verification is an add-on service at $50 per verification. To put that in context: a single I-9 violation carries a fine of up to $28,619. The cost of one compliant verification is a fraction of the risk of getting it wrong. See full pricing.

Stop coordinating. Start hiring.

If your team is spending time tracking down authorized representatives, training managers, or hoping your remote verifications hold up under scrutiny — there's a better way. Let us handle it.

No credit card required. No long-term contracts. Just compliance done right.