Form I-9 and E-Verify: Hot Topics - Real Answers

Joel Grauer, of the U.S Citizenship and Immigration Service, Department of Homeland Security, discusses the most current Form I-9 and addresses common mistakes made while completing the I-9, how the I-9 can be completed on a new hire before they start working for pay, and best practices for reviewing and copying documents, making corrections, reverifying documents and what to do if you’re missing an I-9.

In addition, you will learn more about E-Verify, the free web-based service and partnership between the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA). This one-of-a-kind system allows enrolled employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their new hires. At the federal level, E-Verify is voluntary for most users although mandatory, with various legislative requirements, in over 20 states and for a host of federal contractors. Recent changes and updates in E-Verify are also discussed along with the earliest you can create an E-Verify case, and how to handle a mismatch case and ‘good-to-know’ best practices.

The session wraps up with an exciting preview of E-Verify's future - NextGen.

CWDP Competency 5: Workforce Development Structure, Policies, and Programs