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E-Verify+ | E-Verify
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Employers
Employees
About
E‑Verify
What is
E‑Verify
E-Verify
and
Form I-9
E-Verify+
E-Verify
is Business Friendly
History and Milestones
E‑Verify
Data
What's New
E-Verify
Videos
Trademark and Logo Usage Guidelines
E‑Verify
: Fact vs. Fiction
Key Links
E-Verify+
Alert Type info
E-Verify+ is currently not available for Web Services or E-Verify Employer Agents
What is
E-Verify+
E-Verify+
is a service of
E-Verify
that streamlines employment eligibility verification by combining the
Form I-9
and
E-Verify
into one seamless digital process.
When employers – and the employees they hire - complete the Federally required
Form I-9
, Employment Eligibility Verification
, they are playing an important role in verifying employees’ identity and legal authorization to work in the U.S.
Through
E-Verify
, an employee’s
Form I-9
information is compared with records available to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration, giving added assurance that the
Form I-9
information is true and accurate.
What are the benefits of using
E-Verify+
E-Verify+
gives you
all
the great benefits of
E-Verify
Free and easy
to use with 24-hour secure access; no special software needed.
Peace of mind
that your employees are legally authorized to work in the United States.
Instant results
– most case results returned in 3 to 5 seconds.
Helps
combat identity fraud
via photo and Social Security number matching capabilities.
The “plus” provides
additional benefits
for employers and employees alike!
E-Verify+
Employer Benefits
Easily manage
your
E-Verify
and
E-Verify+
cases from one location: your
E-Verify
account.
Conveniently
download employees’ Forms I-9 and documentation right from your company’s
E-Verify
account.
Save time
and
increase efficiency
! Employees completing and submitting their
Form I-9
electronically means
fewer data entry errors
Reduce
burden
by direct delivery of Further Action Notices to employees via their
E-Verify+
account.
E-Verify+
Employee Benefits
More control
of your personal information.
Convenience
of completing and submitting the
Form I-9
and documentation from any computer, tablet, or mobile device.
Further
protect your rights
with the ability to select and upload the documentation you prefer.
E-Verify+
account
protection
eliminates the need to encrypt uploaded documents to share with your employer.
Stay
updated
with
automatic notifications
throughout your employment eligibility verification process.
One and done
! Your employment eligibility can be reconfirmed and carried through to future
E-Verify+
participating employers, eliminating the need to repeatedly complete the
Form I-9
Inside
E-Verify+
This video highlights the innovation, protection, convenience, transparency, and efficiency of
E-Verify+
, the service that streamlines the
Form I-9
and
E-Verify
into one digital process for employers and employees alike.
Remote video URL
Inside
E-Verify+
Video duration: 2:02
Related Resources
E-Verify+
Information Sheet for Employees (PDF, 156.32 KB)
September 20, 2024
The
E-Verify+
Information Sheet provides essential guidance for employees on the
E-Verify+
system, focusing on:
Streamlining Verification:
Helping employees complete
Form I-9
online efficiently.
Access Instructions:
Offering clear steps to access
Form I-9
via the myUSCIS account.
Employer Responsibilities:
Outlining actions employers will take after
Form I-9
submission.
Resources:
Providing contact information for further assistance.
E-Verify
E-Verify+
E-Verify+ for Employees
Employee
Employee resources
Form I-9
E-Verify+
Information Sheet for Employers (PDF, 222.98 KB)
September 20, 2024
The
E-Verify+
Information Sheet is designed to:
Simplify Verification:
Guide employers on using
E-Verify+
for employment eligibility checks.
Facilitate Onboarding:
Assist new employees in completing
Form I-9
Clarify Responsibilities:
Outline employer actions for managing
E-Verify
cases.
Define Key Terms:
Explain relevant terms for better understanding.
Provide Resources:
Offer links for compliance assistance.
Alert Type info
E-Verify+ is currently not available for Web Services or E-Verify Employer Agents.
E-Verify
E-Verify+
E-Verify+ for Employers
Employer
Employer resources
Form I-9
E-Verify+
Information Sheet for a Pending Social Security Number or Receipt for a Lost, Stolen or Damaged Document (PDF, 111.27 KB)
September 20, 2024
This document provides guidance regarding the
E-Verify+
process for handling situations where new employees have either applied for a Social Security Number (SSN) but have not yet received it, or present a receipt for a lost, stolen, or damaged document.
Alert Type info
E-Verify+ is currently not available for Web Services or E-Verify Employer Agents.
E-Verify+
E-Verify+ for Employees
E-Verify+ for Employers
Employer resources
Related FAQs
View FAQ
Yes,
E-Verify+
employee account users who select a Form I-551 that has been extended by Form I-797 or I-797C for their List A document, can upload the documents for their employer’s review.
On the “Case Details” page, you will be prompted to answer if your Permanent Resident Card (Form I-551) been extended by a Form I-797 or Form I-797C. After selecting “yes”, follow the prompts to provide required document details before uploading your documents for your employer to review.
View FAQ
Yes, an employer may create an
E-Verify+
case up to 90 days before the employee’s start date if the employee has accepted an offer of employment.
E-Verify+
Employment verification process
View FAQ
No. After the employer has signed the Terms of Service, they may continue to use
E-Verify
and
E-Verify+
E-Verify+ for Employers
View FAQ
Not always. A key feature of
E-Verify+
allows employees to save their information in their
E-Verify+
account to be used for future
E-Verify+
participating employers. Once they receive their unique reference code from a new employer, the employee can simply update their information if necessary and complete the
E-Verify+
process with their new employer.
View FAQ
Yes, a live video interview must take place to visually see the new employee and to corroborate their documents. Employers are encouraged to use
E-Verify+
for in-person hiring as well. Instead of a live video conference, employers may inspect employees’ documents in-person for applicable situations.
E-Verify+
E-Verify+ for Employers
Remotely examining documents
View FAQ
If the employee receives a mismatch result, the system will notify the employee of the result directly and provide detailed instructions on the next steps. Once the case result is final (employee’s mismatch is resolved as Employment Authorized or as a Final Nonconfirmation), the system will notify both the employer and employee of the case result.
View FAQ
After an employer makes a job offer and the employee accepts that offer, the employer will initiate a
E-Verify+
case in
E-Verify
. This prompts the employee to share their personal information and documentation electronically with their employer using their secure
E-Verify+
account.  The employer will review the information provided, examine the employee’s
Form I-9
documents, sign and retain the
Form I-9
View FAQ
After an employee accepts a job offer, they will receive a unique link to the
E-Verify+
case created by their employer.  The employee will then log in or create an
E-Verify+
account and enter their biographic information, citizenship or immigration status, and acceptable document(s).  Once the employee submits that information,
E-Verify
will confirm the employee’s identity and employment eligibility and notify the employer. The employer will finish the verification by examining the documents and retaining the
Form I-9
View FAQ
Employers will have access to
E-Verify+
in their already established
E-Verify
account.
Employees who are newly hired by
E-Verify+
participating employers will have access when their employer creates an
E-Verify+
case for them.
E-Verify+
will email employees directly with guidance to set up their own secure
E-Verify+
account to complete and submit
Form I-9
and documentation.
View FAQ
No.
E-Verify+
is a free service of
E-Verify
. There is no charge to submit
E-Verify+
cases.
Account setup
E-Verify+
E-Verify+ for Employers
View FAQ
E-Verify+
will be incrementally released throughout 2024.  Watch the
E-Verify
Twitter and LinkedIn accounts for updates and more information regarding the release of
E-Verify+
View FAQ
Only Employer Access (web browser user) accounts with an active program administrator can use
E-Verify+
. Additional account types will be able to enable
E-Verify+
in the future. Other restrictions may apply.
Access methods
E-Verify+
View FAQ
E-Verify+
empowers
E-Verify
participating employers and their newly hired employees to collaborate electronically to complete the
Form I-9
and
E-Verify
process.
View FAQ
No,
E-Verify
employers are allowed to decide which process they will use (the traditional
E-Verify
process or
E-Verify+
).
View FAQ
No,
E-Verify+
will not replace
E-Verify
. Instead,
E-Verify+
will work together with
E-Verify
by delivering an integrated
Form I-9
and
E-Verify
Process.
View FAQ
Employers who participate in
E-Verify+
can use both processes. Employers may determine which is best on a case-by-case basis, but may not direct or use one process over another for a discriminatory purpose, such as by directing certain employees to use
E-Verify+
based on citizenship, immigration status or national origin. Employers select whether to create an
E-Verify+
case to complete their
Form I-9
and employment verification together, or to create a traditional
E-Verify
case after
Form I-9
sections 1 and 2 are completed.
Cases
E-Verify+
View FAQ
If you are a federal contractor with the Federal Acquisition Regulation
E-Verify
clause, here's how to determine which option to use when creating a new case:
Use
either
E-Verify+
or
E-Verify
if the new or existing employee needs to complete a new
Form I-9
Use
E-Verify
if the employee is not completing a new
Form I-9
or
you’ve updated their original
Form I-9
for a current employee assigned to a covered contract.
When you go to
Create a New Case
, a
drop-down menu
will provide guidance to help you select the appropriate option based on your specific scenario.
Keywords
E-Verify
E-Verify+
E-Verify+ for Employees
E-Verify+ for Employers
Form I-9
05/15/2025