Can I-9 documents be verified electronically?
E-Verify is a web-based system that allows employers and other participants to confirm the eligibility of their newly hired employees to work in the U.S. by electronically matching information on the employee’s Form I-9 against records available to the Social Security Administration and DHS.
How do I verify an I-9 form?
Verifying New Employees on Form I-9 If an employee chooses to present a List B document, the employer may only accept a List B document that contains a photo (if the employee cannot provide such a document because of religious objections, contact the E-Verify Contact Center at 888-464-4218).
Where do I get my I-9 form?
E-Verify is fast, free and easy to use. Employers can learn more about E-Verify at www.E-Verify.gov or by calling 888-464-4218 or 877-875-6028 (TTY). Employees with questions about E-Verify may call 888-897-7781.
How does E-Verify work with Form I-9?
E-Verify electronically compares information the employer enters from Form I-9 to records available to the Social Security Administration and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. This verification confirms an employee’s eligibility to work in the United States. Although E-Verify uses information from Form I-9,…
What do you need to know about E-Verify?
Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, is the key element of E-Verify ’s web-based employment eligibility verification. E-Verify electronically compares information the employer enters from Form I-9 to records available to the Social Security Administration and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
Can a nonconfirmation E Verify result be issued?
This result may be issued when the employee’s U.S. passport, passport card, or driver’s license information is incorrect. Final Nonconfirmation – E-Verify cannot confirm the employee’s employment eligibility after the employee visited SSA or contacted DHS.
Do you have to provide your SSN for E-Verify?
Under general Form I-9 practice, employees can voluntarily provide their Social Security numbers (SSNs) on Form I-9. However, because SSNs are required for employers to create E-Verify cases, all employees whose employment eligibility will be verified in E-Verify must provide their SSNs.