Mercor provides freelance, contract opportunities with amazing companies looking to engage talent for projects.Mercor does not offer W2 positions, your work with us is not considered “employment” and we will be unable to verify employment as a result.
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An I9 Form is only to verify employment eligibility, and since we do not offer employment opportunities, an I9 Form will not be requested or required.
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