Special Rules for E-Verify Users
Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, is the core of E-Verify. E-Verify is an internet-based system that compares information from Form I-9 to government records to confirm that an employee is authorized to work in the U.S.
Although E-Verify uses information from Form I-9, there are some important differences between Form I-9 and E-Verify requirements.
| Form I-9 | E-Verify |
|---|---|
| Is mandatory | Is voluntary for most employers |
| Requires employers to examine their employee’s documentation in their physical presence | Allows enrolled employers to remotely examine their employee’s documentation under an alternative procedure |
| Does not require employee’s Social Security number | Requires employee’s Social Security number* |
| Does not require a photo on identity documents (List B) | Requires a photo on identity documents (List B) |
| 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.E-Verify.gov or by calling 888-464-4218 or 877-875-6028 (TTY).
Employees with questions about E-Verify may call 888-897-7781.
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