Pursuant to the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, all applicants, upon being made an offer of employment, must produce documents, which are specified by the federal government, establishing their identity and authorization for employment in the United States. These documents must be produced no later than seventy-two hours after commencement of employment. You will also be required to sign Form I-9 (issued by the federal government) verifying, under oath, your employment authorization.