What is E-Verify & E-Verify+?

E-Verify

E-Verify is an internet-based system that allows businesses to determine the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States. It was created by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to help employers verify the identity and employment eligibility of newly hired employees. 

Employers who use E-Verify submit information from their employees’ Form I-9 to the system. The E-Verify system then compares it with data from the DHS and SSA databases to confirm the employees’ work authorization. This helps employers maintain a legal workforce and ensure compliance with immigration laws. 

  E-Verify+

E-Verify Plus will be an enhanced version of the E-Verify system that will offers additional features and benefits to employers & the employees. This product hasn’t launched yet some of its key features  include: 

• Photo Matching

Employers can verify the identity of their employees by comparing the photo on their employment authorization document with the photo stored in the E-Verify system. 

• Document Validation

E-Verify+ will allow employers to validate the authenticity of identity and employment authorization documents provided by their employees. 

• Self Check

This product will allow employees to check their own work authorization status before they are hired by an employer who uses E-Verify. 

• Case Management

It will offer improved case management tools for employers to track and manage their E-Verify cases more efficiently. 

• Compliance Assistance

It implies the additional resources and support to help employers understand and comply with the E-Verify program requirements. 

Conclusion

Overall, they are valuable tools for employers to verify the work eligibility of their employees and maintain a legal workforce. Employers can reduce the risk of hiring unauthorized workers and protect themselves from potential legal penalties by using these systems. 

 These systems can streamline the hiring process for employers and help them maintain legal compliance. It enables a more secure and lawful workforce in the United States

For more information on E-Verify+ the official website, that’s where all the information given in the article has been sourced from.