One of the casualties of the current shutdown of much of the Federal Government is the E-Verify system, which enables employers to check the eligibility of employees to work in the United States. Use of E-Verify is optional for most employers, but those who have been using it cannot now do so while the shutdown is in effect.
The Department of Homeland Security’s U.S.C.I.S. has relaxed some requirements for employers during the shutdown, but employers must still complete Form I-9’s for all new employees within three days of starting work. For more information, please take a look at www.e-verify.gov/e-verify-and-e-verify-services-are-unavailable.