I-9 Section 1 Correction - Applicant Experience

When a recruiter initiates a Section 1 correction, the applicant receives no automatic notification from Bullhorn. The recruiter must contact the applicant directly to let them know a correction is waiting in their portal and what needs to be fixed.

How to Complete a Section 1 Correction

When a correction is initiated, it appears in the applicant portal as an incomplete task. The form pre-fills with the data from the most recently signed Section 1.

  1. Click the action button in the portal to open Section 1 for the correction.
  2. Scroll through the Preliminary Info page and select Next.
  3. Review and update the necessary fields, then select Finish and Sign.

All standard Section 1 validations apply — required fields must be completed, the date of birth must be in the past, and so on. Once the correction is signed, it is complete.

The correction form does not identify which specific fields need to be updated. The applicant sees the full Section 1 and can update any editable field. The recruiter must tell the applicant what to fix.

  • If Section 2 has not been completed yet, all fields in Section 1 are editable.
  • If Section 2 has already been completed, the Employee Attestation fields are locked. This prevents changes to the citizenship or immigration status attestation that underpins the completed Section 2 verification. If the attestation was entered incorrectly and the Section 2 documents do not match it, a correction is not sufficient — an entirely new I-9Closed Form I-9 to verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment in the United States. is required. Your recruiter will contact you if that applies.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why can't I edit some fields in the correction form?

If your recruiter has already completed Section 2 of your I-9, the Employee Attestation fields in Section 1 are locked. This is by design — those fields cannot be changed once Section 2 is complete. Your recruiter will let you know which fields you are able to update. If the locked fields contain an error, contact your recruiter — a new I-9 may be required.

How do I know what to change?

The correction form does not highlight or flag which fields need to be updated. You will see the full Section 1 pre-filled with your existing information. Your recruiter must contact you directly to tell you what to fix before you sign the correction.

What happens after I sign the correction?

Once you sign, the correction is complete. The updated information is recorded in your I-9 Audit Trail. Your recruiter will be notified that the correction has been signed. No further action is required from you unless your recruiter reaches out with additional steps.

What if I signed the correction but made a mistake?

Once a correction is signed, it cannot be undone. Your recruiter can issue a new correction if additional changes are needed. Contact your recruiter as soon as possible if you notice an error after signing.

After the Correction Is Signed

When the correction is signed, the changes are reflected in both the ApplicantClosed (or Candidate or Talent) Customer talent - the person applying or hired for the job Audit Trail and the I-9 Audit Trail. The audit trail records all field values before and after signing but does not identify which specific fields changed. All versions of the I-9 are retained and can be retrieved if needed by USCIS.