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E-Verify…What’s New

Wednesday, December 12th, 2012

The E-Verify home page of the USCIS website has posted news updates for your information, as follows:

1) Florida is the newest state to join the Records and Information from DMVs for E-Verify (RIDE) Program. E-Verify is now checking driver’s licenses and ID cards from the state of Florida when presented as a List B document for I-9 purposes. On June 13, 2011, USCIS launched RIDE. This feature allows the E-Verify Program to validate the authenticity of driver’s licenses presented by employees as Form I-9 identity documents. Mississippi was the first state to partner with USCIS to implement RIDE.

2) E-Verify has redesigned Questions and Answers. The new Questions and Answers provide information to current participants that specifically relates to their role with E-Verify and important topics that may affect their organization. In addition, this new resource includes frequently asked questions and information that is needed before you enroll in E-Verify.

3) Please sign up for the new Employee Rights Webinar for Worker Advocates.

For more information, please refer to our Employer Resource Center  and sign up to receive our compliance news, updates and blog posts here

E-Verify: News and Updates from Immigration Solutions

Monday, December 27th, 2010

We reference below what’s new with E-Verify for those of our readers who are enrolled in the system.

E-Verify Has Expanded Photo Matching!

E-Verify has launched a new U.S. Passport photo matching capability. Employers using E-Verify can now view photos to help confirm the validity of identity documents. Available documents include:

U.S. Passports and Passport Cards

  • Permanent Resident Cards (Green Cards)
  • Employment Authorization Documents

Visit here for more information about Photo Matching.

Did You Hear About the I E-Verify Seal?

Employers who use E-Verify can now prominently display the official I E-Verify™ seal at their workplace—on bulletin boards, doors or windows. E-Verify enrollees who would like a seal can send a request to uscis.verlogo@dhs.gov.

Designated Agents Get a New Name

The name “E-Verify Employer Agent” has replaced “Designated Agent” to refer to businesses that use E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of another company’s employees.

Puerto Rico Birth Certificate Guidance

On July 1, 2010, the Vital Statistics Office of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico began issuing new, more secure, certified copies of birth certificates to U.S. citizens born in Puerto Rico. After Oct. 30, 2010, all certified copies of birth certificates issued prior to July 1, 2010, became invalid. This new law does not affect the U.S. citizenship status of individuals born in Puerto Rico. It only affects the validity of certified copies of Puerto Rico birth certificates. See the USCIS Update for more information.

New on the E-Verify Website

Updated Manuals are now available

The latest E-Verify guidance can be easily downloaded or viewed online. E-Verify User Manuals, Quick Reference and Supplemental Guides for Employers, Federal Contractors, and E-Verify Employer Agents (formally Designated Agents) were all updated in September and are available on the Publications web page.

How Well is E-Verify Performing?

E-Verify recently updated the Statistics and Reports page on the web site. The updated statistics are based on E-Verify cases in Fiscal Year 2009 (October 2008 through September 2009).

History and Milestones

Check out the history of E-Verify—from the original legislation (1986 Immigration Reform and Control Act) to present-day major milestones. Visit the updated History and Milestones web page for more information.

E-Verify Outreach

E-Verify Offers Free Webinars!  Go to the E-Verify website and click on Sign Up for a Webinar for a complete schedule.

E-Verify Overview

  • E-Verify for Existing Users
  • E-Verify for Federal Contractors
  • Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification

E-Verify gives live presentations and workshops, and participates in conferences and exhibits. If you would like a speaker for an event or conference, please e-mail us at E-Verify@dhs.gov or call 1-888-464-4218.

E-Verify in the Community

  • Small, Minority, Women and Veterans Business Owners
    San Antonio, Texas                December 8, 2010
  • 29th Annual Government Contract Management Conference
    Arlington, Virginia                    December 9-10, 2010
  • The Agriculture Employer Forum
    Provo, Utah                             December 15, 2010
  • The West Valley Chamber of Commerce
    Salt Lake City, Utah                December 16, 2010
  • Human Resource Council of the Manufacturers Association of Central New York
    Syracuse, New York               December 21, 2010

Here’s the link to the new E-Verify Newsletter