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E-Verify

E-Verify is a US government electronic system used by participating employers to compare information from Form I-9 with government records to confirm employment eligibility. Participation requirements depend on the applicable rules.

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Example

An enrolled employer submits the required information at the permitted stage and follows the official process if the system returns a mismatch.

What to keep in mind

E-Verify does not replace Form I-9 or authorise discriminatory pre-screening. A mismatch is not automatically proof of ineligibility, and employees must receive the process and opportunity required by the programme.

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