Fulfilling a campaign promise, Georgia Governor Nathan Deal has sign into law a sweeping immigration bill that will affect companies in Georgia that employ more than 10 full-time employees. The law, HB87, requires companies to register with the federal E-Verify program and check the legal status of new hires. It also creates the offense of
E-Verify
Update on E-Verify
By Amy L. Peck on
Posted in USCIS
E-Verify: the Good, the Bad, and the Unresolved
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has recently released an independent report of the E-Verify system, highlighting the successes, failures, and remaining challenges that face employers face today.
The Good
USCIS reduced the Tentative Nonconfirmations (TNCs or mismatches) from 8% between June 2004 and March …
USCIS Releases New E-Verify User Manuals
By Jackson Lewis P.C. on
Posted in USCIS
USCIS has released its new E-Verify User Manuals for Employers, Employer E-Verify Agents, and Federal Contractors. E-Verify is the online verification system that complements I-9 employment eligibility review and allows employers to check the legality of their workforce. The manuals provide guidance for employers enrolled in E-Verify. The new manuals reflect recent changes to the…
Arizona Governor Signs Controversial Immigration Bill into Law
By Jeffrey W. Toppel on
Posted in US Immigration
Less than two years after the enactment of the Legal Arizona Workers Act (“LAWA”), Arizona Governor Jan Brewer has signed into law the Support Our Law Enforcement and Safe Neighborhoods Act (Senate Bill 1070). The Act requires law enforcement officials to attempt to determine the immigration status of any person that they believe to…
That’s “FAR” Enough – Are You Subject to E-Verify?
By Jackson Lewis P.C. on
Posted in US Immigration
Are you subject to the Federal Acquisition Rule’s (FAR) E-Verify requirements?Many companies mistakenly think they are subject to FAR and therefore required to use the E-Verify System.
FAR sets out certain prerequisites for determining whether a government contract makes an employer subject to mandatory E-Verify Registration. For example, the contract period must be for at…