E-Verify links to passport database

[Huracan]

Hi,

I've found this at immigration-law.com but the information is from uscis.

http://www.uscis.gov/files/article/e-verify_passport_4Mar09.pdf

It seems that not everything is perfect with E-Verify and people continue to have false non-authorized to work responses from E-Verify. Another good reason to go to the SSA office to update them of your citizenship status when one naturalizes.

 

[Bobsmyth]

I wonder if most LPRs ever think of updating their SS status. I know I never did.
Perhaps this is one cause of TNCs.

 

[Jackolantern]

I wish they would provide a way to do a self-eVerify so you can know if and what you need to clear up before applying for a job. Some employers are checking eVerify before giving a job offer (even though they're only supposed to check after the offer is given) and rejecting people that have a mismatch, with most of the job applicants not knowing they were rejected for that reason.

 

[Bobsmyth]

Some employers are checking eVerify before giving a job offer (even though they're only supposed to check after the offer is given) and rejecting people that have a mismatch, with most of the job applicants not knowing they were rejected for that reason.

Since E verify compares the info on an employee's I-9 form, how are employers checking Everify before they even give out an offer?

 

[Huracan]

Since E verify compares the info on an employee's I-9 form, how are employers checking Everify before they even give out an offer?

I'm not sure, but I would guess that if the applicant fills out a job application that asks for name, birthdate and social security number that should be enough for an employer to run a "silent" E-Verify. Probably against the spirit of this E-Verify, but I doubt something will be done about this soon. People will have to make more noise. I guess a company wants to save the time and effort of having to reject someone they have already extended a job offer, so they preemptively find the status. I am sure this is not the last we hear about E-Verify.

 

[Bobsmyth]

I'm not sure, but I would guess that if the applicant fills out a job application that asks for name, birthdate and social security number that should be enough for an employer to run a "silent" E-Verify.

Potential employees are not required to provide their SSN or date of birth on a job application nor can employers require it. It surprises me how much people are willing to disclose this information when those requesting it have no business in doing so in the first place.

 

[Jackolantern]

Potential employees are not required to provide their SSN or date of birth on a job application nor can employers require it. It surprises me how much people are willing to disclose this information when those requesting it have no business in doing so in the first place.

People will do what they feel they need to do to get a job and they don't know their legal rights. Look at this case for example where the employer is going as far as asking for the employee's spouse's H1 information and pay stubs!

Regardless, it still helps to be able to clear up any mismatches before starting the job, even if the eVerify is done after you're hired. The mere appearance of a discrepancy creates a bad impression that could hinder one's progress at the job (e.g. they give an important assignment or promotion to somebody else because they're worried about you falling out of status). Even if you've been to all the agencies to update your LPR or citizenship status (DMV, SSA, passport, etc.) there still can be a mismatch due to data entry error and you don't discover it until after eVerify flags it.