What employers require E-Verify?

E-Verify is a voluntary program. However, employers with federal contracts or subcontracts that contain the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) E-Verify clause are required to enroll in E-Verify as a condition of federal contracting.

Should employers use E-Verify?

The case must be created no later than the end of 3 business days after the new hire’s first day of employment. Employers must use E-verify in a non-discriminatory manner and may not create cases based upon the employee’s national origin, citizenship status, race, or other characteristic that is prohibited by U.S. law.

How does E-Verify work for employers?

E-Verify works by electronically comparing the information from an employee’s Form I 9 with records available to SSA and/or DHS to verify the identity and employment eligibility of each newly hired employee and/or employee assigned to a covered federal contract.

Can an employer stop using E-Verify?

Participation in E-Verify may be terminated voluntarily by employers. Employers may request termination electronically through E-Verify (see Terminate Company Account – Process Overview) or by submitting a written termination notice by email to [email protected] .

What happens if I submit E-Verify late?

Three-day Rule An E-Verify case is considered late if you create it later than the third business day after the employee first started work for pay. If the case you create is late, E-Verify will ask why, and you can either select one of the reasons provided or enter you own.

What do you need to know about E-Verify?

ABOUT E-VERIFY. E-Verify is a web-based system that allows enrolled employers to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States. E-Verify employers verify the identity and employment eligibility of newly hired employees by electronically matching information provided by employees on the Form I-9,…

When did the E-Verify program start in California?

The Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 created E-Verify as a pilot program. The pilot program was implemented as a voluntary program in California, Florida, Illinois, Nebraska, New York and Texas. The E-Verify program has since been repeatedly renewed by Congress and subsequently expanded.

Which is the best site for Employment Eligibility Verification?

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) today announced the launch of our new website, E-Verify.gov. This is the authoritative source for information on electronic employment eligibility verification. E-Verify.gov is for employers, employees and the general public.

What is the Memorandum of understanding for E-Verify?

United States after completion of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9). This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) explains certain features of the E-Verify program and describes specific responsibilities of the Employer, the Social Security Administration (SSA), and DHS.