The United States commands the largest economy in the world by GDP. A contributing factor is that the country makes it easy for foreign skilled professionals to come and work. Data shows that the US issues about 140,000 employment-based immigrant visas every fiscal year.
However, many people still enter the US illegally. Some others come in with a stamped visa and then overstay their duration. Employers who hire such persons risk getting into legal trouble, as the US employment law is strict and must be followed to a T.
Foreign workers must tick all legal boxes before getting a job. An illegal employee in your workforce can spell serious trouble if government authorities find out. For this reason, a service like E-Verify is indispensable in states where it is required. Read on to find out how the platform works and why it’s important in the hiring process.
E-Verify was launched in 1996 with one goal: to help employers and HR managers hire workers without legal hitches. In other words, E-Verify aims to ensure a legal workforce. It prevents employers from retaining unauthorized workers, people who did not enter the US legally and have violated the immigration law.
The platform compares information from Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) to US government records to confirm if an employee is legally fit to work in the country. As an HR manager, you can use the system when recruiting nationals and foreigners. However, E-Verify is more popular for the...
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