Archive for the E-Verify Category

Although not every business is universally required to use the federal E-Verify program, more than eight hundred thousand companies are currently estimated to use the program and would intimately understand the benefits of having Lookout Services as their E-Verify Designated Agent. There is no shortage of guidelines

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American businesses are learning the benefits of using the government’s E-Verify program even when it’s not required in an effort to ensure that the individuals hired are legally authorized to work in the United States. The free E-Verify program can provide employers with an extra level ofRead more →

Employers should note a recent announcement from the Social Security Administration (SSA) in which it said that social security extensions for E-Verify cases have ended as of July 15, 2022. This signals the end of a temporary period in which SSA mismatches had an extended timeframe forRead more →

With the changes brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic and the closure of some services at government offices, it has been announced that Social Security Administration in-person services are now restored as of April 7, 2022. This is a change thousands of employers have anxiously awaited asRead more →

All employers need to be aware of the revised 2021 E-Verify mandates to ensure compliance, especially if operating across state lines. Requirements are changing frequently and penalties for non-compliance can include monetary fines per violation and denial, suspension, or revocation of an employer’s business license. While notRead more →

In October of 2020, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced it would be enforcing the existing rule for employers to take action within ten federal government working days of receiving a Tentative Nonconfirmation (TNC) for an employee. Prior to this announcement, USCIS guidance urgedRead more →

Resolving a U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify Tentative Nonconfirmations (TNC) may now be a little more convenient as E-Verify announced their roll out of myUploads, a new feature that allows individuals to electronically upload images of required employment verification documents. The timing for myUploads is particularlyRead more →

Since the passage of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, businesses have been mandated to verify the employment eligibility of new hires, and depending on each businesses state location and specific circumstances, they may be required to use E-Verify as well. Earlier this year, U.S.Read more →

E-Verify is becoming an increasingly valuable part of the hiring process in the U.S. but is not currently mandatory for everyone. However, thanks to a law passed in the state of Florida, public and private employers in that state must comply with applicable E-Verify requirements beginning JanuaryRead more →

When it comes to Form I-9 compliance, a multi-tiered approach is best because depending on one resource alone can leave employers exposed to expensive mistakes that could have been avoided. This is just one of the reasons why you shouldn’t depend solely on E-Verify. Ideally, employers shouldRead more →