July 26, 2006

10,000 Participate in Employment Verification Program

USCIS has issued a Fact Sheet and News Release regarding The Basic Pilot Employment Verification Program which is being conducted by both the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA). This tool gives employers access to the DHS and SSA databases through an internet-based system so they may run employment authorization checks. DHS confirms that 10,000 employers are currently using the system and interested employers may register online. If your company is not already a part of this program, consultation with immigration and employment counsel is recommended prior to registering for the program as the program, while helpful has its own internal discrepancies.