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A Beginner’s Guide to E-Verify

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By Kelsey Basten

Published on June 14, 2018

Confused on what E-Verify is? We’ve got you covered. Here is a brief overview to get you started!

What is E-Verify?

E-Verify is a system administered by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Verification Division and the Social Security Administration.

The system itself is Internet-based and uses information from an employee’s I-9 form and Employment Eligibility Verification, the DHS and Department of State (DOS) records to confirm the employee is authorized to work the in the U.S.

How it Works

Employers create a case in the E-Verify system, which checks the employee’s information against available DHS records. E-Verify then provides the employer a result in 3 to 5 seconds which include:

  • Employment Authorized
    • The information entered by the employer matches the DHS or SSA records
  • DHS or SSA Tentative Nonconfirmation (TNC)
    • Employers must inform the employee of the TNC and give him/her the opportunity to contest the result by correcting the DHS or SSA records (on their own).
    • The information entered by the employer does not match the DHS, SSA or DOS records.

Who’s Required to Use it

E-Verify is a voluntary program for most employers, but mandatory for some, including:

  • Federal contractors
  • Employers in the following states:
    • Arizona and Mississippi: Required for all employers
    • South Carolina: Encouraged for all employers
    • Colorado, Georgia, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Rhode Island and Utah: Required for public contractors and state agencies
    • Idaho, Minnesota and North Carolina: Required for state agencies

E-Verify Posting Requirements

Employers who participate in E-Verify must post the E-Verify and Right to Work posters, in English and Spanish, at the company’s hiring location.

The posting is required for:

  • Federal contractors
  • Employers in states required to use E-Verify (see Which employers are required to use E-Verify?)
  • Employers who voluntarily participate in the E-Verify program

Please note: Due to federal restrictions, GovDocs can’t sell the E-Verify posting as a standalone product. It’s free with the purchase of our Right to Work poster.

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