{"id":801,"date":"2017-06-20T19:08:19","date_gmt":"2017-06-20T19:08:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.hrdirectapps.com\/blog\/?p=801"},"modified":"2021-11-22T18:42:36","modified_gmt":"2021-11-22T18:42:36","slug":"infographic-how-to-fill-out-an-i9-form-correctly","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hrdirectapps.com\/blog\/infographic-how-to-fill-out-an-i9-form-correctly\/","title":{"rendered":"Keep Your Company Compliant: 9 Fast Facts About the Form I-9"},"content":{"rendered":"Knowing how to fill out an I-9 form correctly is the most important aspect of immigration compliance. When it\u2019s done correctly, your completed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrdirectapps.com\/i-9-and-w-4\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">I-9 forms<\/a> are your best proof of compliance and your key defense against government fines and lawsuits. 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