Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) Practice Exam

The correct deadline for completing Section 1 of Form I-9 is the employee's date of hire. Section 1 requires the employee to provide information about themselves, including their identity and employment eligibility, and must be completed no later than the first day of employment. This means that the employee should fill out this section before they start work, ensuring that employers have the necessary documentation to verify that the employee is legally authorized to work in the United States. This timing is crucial for compliance with immigration regulations and helps prevent issues related to employment eligibility verification.

The other options suggest either an earlier time frame, which does not align with the requirement specified by the Form I-9 guidelines, or a broader time frame that exceeds the necessary immediate compliance requirement.