The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, as amended by the Immigration Act of 1990 requires employers to hire only persons who may legally work in the United States citizens and nationals of the United States and aliens authorized to work. To comply with the law, the Medical College of Ohio must verify the identity and employment eligibility of anyone hired. The following procedures must be followed by representatives of the Medical College of Ohio who are responsible for the hiring process and authorized to extend an offer of employment. Persons tested at a facility other than MCO will complete the Form I-9 on their first day of employment. The Form I-9 identifies various documents that will satisfy the requirements.
Persons are ineligible for employment if they are unable to present the required documents.
Once completed, I-9s will be maintained in Human Resources separate from the employee personnel file. Faculty New faculty will complete the Form I-9 at the time they enroll for their benefits. Residents New residents will complete the Form I-9 during resident orientation on their first day of employment. Human Resources is responsible for ensuring the required documents are presented. The International Services Coordinator in the Graduate School is responsible for verifying the eligibility of graduate students for MCO employment.