|
|
Post by SweetieBugs on Oct 20, 2016 22:45:44 GMT
My son is interviewing for a workstudy job (college) and he needs his passport or social security card for the I-9 form (to establish citizenship). I will need to mail one of these to him across state and I'm worried about mailing either of these.
What do you think would be the least risky one to mail?? I'm thinking social security card?? I didn't anticipate this when we packed him up for school last month.
|
|
The Birdhouse Lady
Drama Llama
Moose. It's what's for dinner.
Posts: 7,214
Location: Alaska -The Last Frontier
Jun 30, 2014 17:15:19 GMT
|
Post by The Birdhouse Lady on Oct 20, 2016 22:48:24 GMT
I would agree with the Social Security Card. If it does come up missing I think it would be easier to replace, especially if you know his SSN.
|
|
|
|
Post by anxiousmom on Oct 20, 2016 22:52:05 GMT
Does he have a copy of his birth certificate on him? The I9 has differing combinations of documents that can be used to verify employment eligibility. We used to use it all the time to verify eligibility for a government program when documents like social security cards weren't available and a copy of a driver's license and a birth certificate will fulfill the requirements.
|
|
|
|
Post by darkangel090260 on Oct 20, 2016 22:59:36 GMT
can you not make copy's and send in or fax them
|
|
Deleted
Posts: 0
Jun 13, 2024 13:03:14 GMT
|
Post by Deleted on Oct 20, 2016 23:01:00 GMT
You can send certified mail.
|
|
|
|
Post by SweetieBugs on Oct 20, 2016 23:03:56 GMT
I believe for the Form I-9 it has to be original documents (someone from the hiring company/agency/etc. has to sign certifying that they examined original documents). I'll have to research a bit more. If he can use a certified birth certificate that is probably the least risky document to have stolen or lost.
|
|
|
|
Post by cadoodlebug on Oct 20, 2016 23:05:26 GMT
can you not make copy's and send in or fax them I wouldn't fax anything like that. Too easy for it to get in the wrong person's hands. |
|
|
|
Post by anxiousmom on Oct 20, 2016 23:09:23 GMT
I believe for the Form I-9 it has to be original documents (someone from the hiring company/agency/etc. has to sign certifying that they examined original documents). I'll have to research a bit more. If he can use a certified birth certificate that is probably the least risky document to have stolen or lost. He does have to have an original certified copy of his birth certificate, but along with his driver's licence, that is enough. If you want to google, just google I9 and go to the .gov site (I remember it being the top link or so) and the click on the link to the actual i9 form. The first pages are blah blah blah stuff, but the last page is the list of the and/or documents. |
|
|
|
Post by secondlife on Oct 20, 2016 23:17:18 GMT
can you not make copy's and send in or fax them I don't know if this is law or policy, but our HR can't use copies. Has to be an original. |
|
|
|
Post by lovetodigi on Oct 20, 2016 23:23:52 GMT
Which ever you send, I would send it by certified mail, signature required. Maybe even send it by Priorty Mail and put insurance on it. That will ensure that they take extra care to get it there. I do not trust the post office. They just found a ton of mail near here, that had been thrown out into the woods by the postal delivery person. I hope that it gets there and back okay.
|
|
|
|
Post by Linda on Oct 20, 2016 23:24:16 GMT
I would mail the SS card - it's MUCH cheaper and faster to replace.
Just be aware that while there are lots of combinations of documents that work for the I-9 (and that the employer is required to accept) - many hiring managers aren't familiar with the list and are expecting the SS card/Drivers license combination and will put up a fuss about not getting them (even with an acceptable combination). BTDT myself (yes a passport on its own is acceptable) and my son as well.
|
|
|
|
Post by SweetieBugs on Oct 20, 2016 23:26:14 GMT
I believe for the Form I-9 it has to be original documents (someone from the hiring company/agency/etc. has to sign certifying that they examined original documents). I'll have to research a bit more. If he can use a certified birth certificate that is probably the least risky document to have stolen or lost. He does have to have an original certified copy of his birth certificate, but along with his driver's licence, that is enough. If you want to google, just google I9 and go to the .gov site (I remember it being the top link or so) and the click on the link to the actual i9 form. The first pages are blah blah blah stuff, but the last page is the list of the and/or documents. |
|
|
|
Post by papersilly on Oct 20, 2016 23:29:04 GMT
I would FEDEX it and pay extra to have his signature upon receipt. not just anyone's signature, but HIS signature. i'd feel confidant mailing those documents then.
|
|
|
|
Post by hennybutton on Oct 20, 2016 23:29:25 GMT
I believe for the Form I-9 it has to be original documents (someone from the hiring company/agency/etc. has to sign certifying that they examined original documents). I'll have to research a bit more. If he can use a certified birth certificate that is probably the least risky document to have stolen or lost. He can use a birth certificate and a driver's license/state ID. You can look up the I-9 form online and it has the full list. The basic logic is to prove identity and right to work. |
|
Deleted
Posts: 0
Jun 13, 2024 13:03:14 GMT
|
Post by Deleted on Oct 20, 2016 23:36:02 GMT
I would FEDEX it and pay extra to have his signature upon receipt. not just anyone's signature, but HIS signature. i'd feel confidant mailing those documents then. I agree with FedEx. You can probably even go 2day and still get a Direct Signature. |
|
basketdiva
Pearl Clutcher
Posts: 3,624 
|
Post by basketdiva on Oct 20, 2016 23:41:03 GMT
Keep in mind if you send it signature required and he is not around to accept it, then it could take 3-4 more days for him to get it.
ETA- If his signature is required, he needs to be there. If he lives in a dorm, then their mail room could sign for it.
|
|
Deleted
Posts: 0
Jun 13, 2024 13:03:14 GMT
|
Post by Deleted on Oct 21, 2016 0:02:58 GMT
Remember to keep a copy of anything you send. Even if you don't have the original it's easier to replace if the original gets lost.
I would send the birth certificate over his Social Security card or passport personally.
|
|
DEX
Pearl Clutcher
Posts: 3,357
|
Post by DEX on Oct 21, 2016 1:56:14 GMT
You can also have him contact the county where he was born and they will send a copy of his BC (probably for a fee). He could also apply for a duplicate SS card. This would be good experience for him. Many of us had had to do one or more of these tasks in our lifetime.
Be aware that neither the county of birth nor social security send documents which require a signature. Is a signature really necessary?
|
|
Peamac
Pearl Clutcher
Refupea # 418
Posts: 4,218
|
Post by Peamac on Oct 21, 2016 4:05:28 GMT
I would send whatever is cheapest and easiest to replace.
|
|
