Immigration Corner: Major E-Verify Changes Proposed

Immigration Corner: Major E-Verify Changes Proposed

Immigration Corner: Major E-Verify Changes Proposed

USCIS released the details of proposed major changes to the E-Verify program. The notice proposes several major changes to the E-Verify program and seeks public comments until August 7, 2015. These changes will affect all employer users, including Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) contractors. The main three main changes are: 1. Requirement that employers re-verify the continuing work authorization of employees within three “Employer” days of the expiration of the employee’s “last” grant of work authorization. 2. Requirement that employers print the re-verification confirmation page and retain it along with an employee’s I-9 records or record the re-verification case number on the employee’s I-9 Form. 3. Provides a mechanism for employees to seek review of Final-Nonconfirmations issued by E-Verify.

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