Form I-9 is the core of E-Verify. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from the Form I-9 to government records to confirm that an employee is authorized to work in the United States.
Although E-Verify uses information from Form I-9, there are some important differences between Form I-9 and E-Verify requirements.
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Form I-9 |
E-Verify |
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Is mandatory |
Is voluntary for most businesses |
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Does not require a Social Security number |
Requires a Social Security number* |
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Does not require a phote on identity documents (List B) |
Requires a photo on identity documents (List B) |
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Must be used to reverify expired employment authorization |
MAY NOT be used to reverify expired employment authorization |
*If an individual has not yet been issued a social security number, the employer may contact E-Verify for further guidance.
E-Verify is fast, free and easy to use. Employers can learn more about E-Verify at www.dhs.gov/E-Verify or by calling 888-464-4218.
Employees with questions about E-Verify may call 888-897-7781.
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