Our company acquired another company, along with its employees. Are we required to complete Forms I-9 for these employees?

​Employers who have acquired another company or have merged with another company have two options.

• Option A: Treat all acquired employees as new hires and complete a new Form I-9 for every individual. Enter the effective date of acquisition or merger as the date the employee began employment in Section 2 of the new Form I-9. Avoid engaging in discrimination by completing a new Form I-9 for all of your acquired employees without regard to actual or perceived citizenship status or national origin.
• Option B: Treat all acquired individuals as employees who are continuing in theirForms I-9