NOTICE to employers:

 --Certain states now require employers to utilize the E-verify system. See the ESR State by State map at: http://www.esrcheck.com/State-E-Verify-map.php 
--The federal contractor rules for E-Verify are not in affect.  See ESR blog>>>
--The USCIS has issued the latest and newest Form I-9 that employers should begin to use immediately.  See the official USCIS version at:  http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/I-9_IFR_02-02-09.pdf  and for more information from USCIS, see »»

Note: E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the United States Department of Homeland Security.

 ESR Electronic Form I-9 and E-Verify Services

In 1996 Congress enacted the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act to further deter illegal immigration into the United States. The law created the Basic Pilot Program, a voluntary program that allowed employers in certain states to verify the employment eligibility of prospective employees through the Social Security Administration and Immigration and Naturalization Service. In 2003, it was expanded to employers in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.

Utilizing databases administered by the Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration, employers can utilize E-Verify to check the information on an I-9 form to determine that individual’s employment eligibility. To participate in the E-Verify (Basic Pilot) Program, an employer can contact the program directly and set up thier own account, or may use the assistance of a third party.  To utilize ESR to assist in this aspect of your hiring process, an employer must first provide ESR with information so that ESR can register the employer. As part of the registration process, an employer must execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that sets forth the responsibilities of the Social Security Administration, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Bureau, and the employer.

Although the program is voluntary on the federal level except for certain government contractors, ,many employers find that utilizing ESR as their agent to participate in the program has numerous advantageous. Some states have also passed requirements that emolyers utilize E-Verify.  Because many employers do not have the time or resources to personally verify the employment eligibility and other critical information of all potential employees, ESR can provide this valuable serve. Most critically, if an employee is not verified, ESR can help walk an employer through the necessary steps.

The I-9 service occurs within the first 72 hours of employment. To use the ESR E-Verify service, an employer simply provides ESR with the sign-up form below so that ESR can set-up an account for the employer. Then simply advise ESR each time you hire a new employee, and provide the means of verification used. In the event that a worker is NOT authorized, then ESR will assist you through the steps that must be taken.

Employers now have he opportunity to use an Electronic I-9 system that also incorporates E-Verify.  Ask ESR for more details  

Utilizing the E-Verify (Basic Pilot) Program through ESR gives employers peace of mind and a trusted resource!

I-9 Services and  Resources from ESR

The USCIS   also issued a 47 page handbook on I-9 compliance.  See:  http://www.uscis.gov/files/nativedocuments/m-274.pdf

http://www.esrcheck.com/docs/TrackerI9-FiveAdvantages.pdf  --The Advantages of Electronic form i-9's-no more paper!

http://www.esrcheck.com/docs/QAforTrickyEVerifySituations.pdf  --Tricky I-9 Compliance Situations

http://www.esrcheck.com/docs/I9EVerifySampleCompliancePolicy.pdf  -Sample Compliance Policy

http://www.esrcheck.com/docs/I9EVerifyLegislationMap.pdf  --State by State map

http://www.esrcheck.com/docs/I9BestPractices.pdf  --I-9 Best Practices

http://www.esrcheck.com/docs/EVerifyFAQs.pdf --E-Verify FAQ's

For more information, see: Form I-9 In a Nutshell" »»

ESR01-I9-Client_Sign-up_Form.pdf

For more information, contact ESR

ESR offers state of the art Electronic I-9 services for Employers and E-Verify services