Form I-9 and E-Verify

Every employer in the U.S., from the smallest business to the largest multi-national employer, is required to obtain a Form I-9 on every employee to verify the individual’s identity and that they are legally authorized to work in the U.S.

E-verify is an online program managed by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), where employers can verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees.

Who Uses E-Verify?

Unlike Form I-9, which is a requirement for every employer, not every employer uses E-Verify. Some employers must use E-Verify by law, such as federal and state government contractors and sub-contractors. Several states require all employers in the state to use E-Verify.

Many employers that aren’t required to use E-Verify opt to use E-Verify as another step to confirm their employees are all legally authorized to work in the U.S.

For additional information please click here to review the USCIS Guidance for Completing Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification Form).