What happened?

On May 29, 2024, E-Verify launched a trial, which integrates the Form I-9 and E-Verify employment eligibility verification processes into one seamless experience.

What are the details?

Key Bites for Employers:

• E-Verify+ is a service that aims to merge the Form I-9 and the E-Verify employment eligibility verification procedures.

• The initial rollout will involve real-time testing with E-Verify users to evaluate the user interface.

• The feedback from these users will be considered by USCIS when they make E-Verify+ available on a larger scale.

• E-Verify+ offers a range of key features designed to streamline and enhance the employment verification process:
  • Seamless I-9 Completion: The I-9 form is automatically completed and ready for download or archiving once both the employer and the employee electronically sign it.
  • Integrated Case Management: Employers can manage all E-Verify and E-Verify+ cases from a centralized location, with the flexibility to choose between a standard E-Verify case or an E-Verify+ case.
  • Direct Employee Contact: The system directly notifies employees if verification issues arise, expediting the process and eliminating the need for employers to issue further action notices.
  • Employee Self-Input: Employees can input their personal information and documentation directly through a secure, employee-facing “myE-Verify” account. This shift of data entry from employers to employees enhances the security of employee data and reduces the possibility of data entry errors that could cause an identification mismatch.
  • Portable Verification: E-Verify+ allows most employees to transfer their verified status to new employers, simplifying employment transitions. This feature enables previously verified employees to quickly share their employment eligibility with any subsequent employer.

• Caution is advised since there is no clear guidance on what happens if there are errors on the paperwork.

Business Considerations

• E-Verify+ is a new tool that will be available to verify employees’ identity and work authorization. As with any new tool, it is important to understand its features and potential impact on your organization.
• Employers should participate in the initial rollout of E-Verify+ which involves real-time testing with E-Verify users to evaluate the user interface. Participating in this phase could provide valuable insights and influence the final version of the service.
• Employers should leverage the new features of E-Verify+, which offers a range of key features designed to streamline and enhance the employment verification process.
• Employers should familiarize themselves with these features and incorporate them into their employment verification processes where appropriate.
• Employers should prepare for direct employee contact with E-Verify+ because the system directly notifies employees if verification issues arise. Employers should prepare for this shift in communication and ensure they have processes in place to address any issues that may arise.
• Employers should encourage employees to use the E-Verify+ self-input process, which enhances the security of employee data and reduces the possibility of data entry errors.
• Employers should monitor how E-Verify+ will integrate with I-9 and E-Verify verification processes offered by third-party providers.
• Employers should exercise caution since it is not known how these changes will affect an employer’s liability for Form I-9 paperwork errors and DHS’ approach to enforcement.

Source References

• E-Verify+ Launch Announcement 
• Coming Soon: E-Verify+
• E-Verify NextGen Federal Register

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