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Monday, January 22, 2018

E-Verify is Unavailable due to Lapse in Department of Homeland Security Appropriations

From USCIS:

E-Verify is not available due to a lapse in Department of Homeland Security appropriations. While E-Verify is unavailable, employers will not be able to access their E-Verify accounts or:
  • Enroll in E-Verify;
  • Create E-Verify cases;
  • View or take action on any case;
  • Add, delete or edit any user account;
  • Reset passwords;
  • Edit company information;
  • Terminate accounts; and
  • Run reports or view any information about an account.
Customer Support
E-Verify Customer Support and related services are also closed. As a result:
  • We will not be able to answer your calls or respond to your emails;
  • Employees will be unable to resolve E-Verify Tentative Nonconfirmations (TNCs);
  • E-Verify webinars and training sessions are cancelled and will be rescheduled; and
  • Self Check and myE-Verify will not be available. 
New Temporary Policies
We understand that E-Verify’s unavailability may have a significant impact on employer operations. We have implemented the following policies to minimize the burden on both employers and employees:
  • The “three-day rule” is suspended for E-Verify cases affected by the unavailability of E-Verify. We will provide additional guidance regarding this deadline once we reopen. This does not affect Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, requirements. Employers must still complete Form I-9 no later than the third business day after an employee starts work for pay, and comply with all other Form I-9 requirements.
  • The time period during which employees may resolve TNCs will be extended. The number of days E-Verify is not available will not count towards the days employees have to begin resolving their TNCs. We will provide additional guidance regarding these deadlines once we reopen.
  • For federal contractors covered by the E-Verify federal contractor rule, please contact your contracting officer to inquire about extending federal contractor deadlines.
  • Employers may not take any adverse action against an employee because the E-Verify case is in an interim case status, including while the employee’s case is in an extended interim case status due to the unavailability of E-Verify. 
Resources
Find all essential resources at USCIS.gov/E-Verify/publications. Read the E-Verify User Manual for more information on interim case statuses.
We apologize for any inconvenience and look forward to serving you once we resume operations.

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