Compliance
I-9 Compliance for Remote Employees: What You Need to Know
Updated June 6, 2026
Verifying I-9 employment eligibility for remote employees has specific rules, and it's a specialized job. We'll be upfront: Orvella does not do I-9 verification. Here's how remote I-9 works and how Orvella covers the rest of your HR.
Remote I-9 in brief
Form I-9 verifies a new hire's identity and work authorization. For remote employees, document examination historically required an authorized representative or an approved alternative procedure. Because the rules are specific and change, this is a job for a dedicated I-9/E-Verify tool or a knowledgeable HR/legal partner.
Where Orvella fits
Orvella does not perform I-9 verification or E-Verify. What it does is everything around it: storing the resulting documents digitally per employee (audit-logged), and handling leave, time, and the HR record. Pair a dedicated I-9 solution for verification with Orvella for the rest.
Frequently asked questions
Does Orvella handle I-9 or E-Verify?
No — I-9 verification is specialized and Orvella doesn't perform it. Use a dedicated I-9/E-Verify tool, and keep the documents and the rest of HR in Orvella.
Can Orvella store I-9 documents?
Yes — completed documents can be uploaded to the employee's profile with audit-logged, permissioned access.
Is remote I-9 even allowed?
Yes, under specific procedures that have evolved over time — confirm the current rules with a dedicated I-9 provider or employment counsel.