The U.S. Customs and Immigration Service, in conjunction with the Social Security Administration (the Department), is offering a new online Form I-9 digital processing service. E-Verify+ is an enhanced online service offering a simplified employment eligibility verification process for both employers and employees. E-Verify+ integrates the Form I-9 process directly into the Department’s existing E-Verify program, and purports to help employers comply with Form I-9 requirements as efficiently as possible. 

A few key features of the new program include: 

• Integrated Form I-9 Process:  
  • Employees complete the Form I-9 directly through E-Verify+, reducing the administrative burden on employers and shifting the responsibility of providing accurate data to the employee, hopefully reducing errors and streamlining the verification process.  
  • Employees receive immediate notification confirming they are “Employment Authorized,” or they receive a “Tentative Nonconfirmation” notice alerting them of a discrepancy and providing information on what steps they must take to confirm eligibility. In most cases, this will relieve the employer of existing non-confirmation notification requirements.  
  • Once in the E-Verify+ system, employees will be able to update and share employment eligibility status with new employers, making it unnecessary to repeat the compliance process with each new job.  
• Automated Case Creation: Form I-9 information provided by the employee is automatically used by the E-Verify+ system to create and submit an E-Verify case, again reducing administrative burdens and saving time for employers. 
• Secure and Convenient: The employer portions of the Form I-9 are also completed online (from any device) within the E-Verify+ system, ensuring flexibility and security. 

Employers interested in participating in E-Verify+ should consider the following: 

• Create an E-Verify+ account:  
  • Review the E-Verify+ Overview and Employer Information sheets. 
  • Complete the steps to create an E-Verify+ account, accept the terms and watch the required video to access the Form I-9 process within E-Verify+. 
• Train Employees:
  • Provide clear instructions to employees on how to create or log into their “myUSCIS” Account and complete their Form I-9. 
• Monitor Case Statuses:  
  • Regularly check the status of E-Verify+ cases to ensure timely completion and compliance. 
• Maintain Documentation:  
  • Keep detailed records of all E-Verify+ cases and related documents for audit purposes. 

Additional Employer Resources can be found on the E-Verify+ website.