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E-Verify User Manual for Corporate Administrators

This manual provides guidance on E-Verify processes and outlines the rules and responsibilities for corporate administrators enrolled in E-Verify. Users must follow the guidelines set forth in the E-Verify Memorandum of Understanding for Employers (MOU) and rules and responsibilities outlined in this manual.

E-Verify User Manual

This manual provides guidance on E-Verify processes and outlines the rules and responsibilities for employers and E-Verify employer agents enrolled in E-Verify. Users must follow the guidelines set forth in the E-Verify Memorandum of Understanding for Employers (MOU) and the rules and responsibilities outlined in this manual.

Sample Tentative Nonconfirmation (Mismatch) Email Notification from E-Verify (PDF, 183.2 KB)

You received this email because E-Verify provided a DHS and/or SSA Tentative Nonconfirmation (mismatch). A mismatch means that the information entered into E-Verify by your employer does not match records available to DHS and SSA. 

E-Verify Records Retention and Disposal Fact Sheet

USCIS annually disposes of E-Verify employer records that are 10 years old or older per the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) records retention and disposal schedule (N 1-566-08-7). This reduces security and privacy risks associated with the U.S. government retaining personally identifiable information.

E-Verify Records Retention Download Instructions

USCIS annually disposes of E-Verify employer records that are 10 years old or older per the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) records retention and disposal schedule (N 1-566-08-7). This reduces security and privacy risks associated with the U.S. government retaining personally identifiable information. 

E-Verify+ Information Sheet for a Pending Social Security Number or Receipt for a Lost, Stolen or Damaged Document (PDF, 111.27 KB)

This document provides guidance regarding the E-Verify+ process for handling situations where new employees have either applied for a Social Security Number (SSN) but have not yet received it, or present a receipt for a lost, stolen, or damaged document.

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E-Verify+ is currently not available for Web Services or E-Verify Employer Agents.

E-Verify+ Information Sheet for Employees (PDF, 156.32 KB)

The E-Verify+ Information Sheet provides essential guidance for employees on the E-Verify+ system, focusing on:

  1. Streamlining Verification: Helping employees complete Form I-9 online efficiently.
  2. Access Instructions: Offering clear steps to access Form I-9 via the myUSCIS account.
  3. Employer Responsibilities: Outlining actions employers will take after Form I-9 submission.
  4. Resources: Providing contact information for further assistance.

E-Verify+ Information Sheet for Employers (PDF, 222.98 KB)

The E-Verify+ Information Sheet is designed to:

  1. Simplify Verification: Guide employers on using E-Verify+ for employment eligibility checks.
  2. Facilitate Onboarding: Assist new employees in completing Form I-9.
  3. Clarify Responsibilities: Outline employer actions for managing E-Verify cases.
  4. Define Key Terms: Explain relevant terms for better understanding.
  5. Provide Resources: Offer links for compliance assistance.
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E-Verify+ is currently not available for Web Services or E-Verify Employer Agents.

E-Verify Quick Reference Guide for Clients of E-Verify Employer Agents

Companies that choose to participate in E-Verify have the option to have an E-Verify employer agent create E-Verify cases on their behalf. This guide will assist you in verifying the employment eligibility of your new hires as the client of an E-Verify employer agent.

How Do I Use E-Verify - "How Do I" Guide for Employers (PDF, 685.52 KB)

This guide provides basic information to help you become familiar with E-Verify rules and procedures.