Federal Contractors Required to Use E-Verify Beginning September 8, 2009
There has been quite a bit of legal activity in connection with the Bush administration executive order requiring federal contractors to use E-Verify to check the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees as well as current employees directly working on a contract.
Rule Goes Into Effect on September 8, 2009
On August 26, 2009, a U.S. District Court struck down the challenges to the E-Verify rule. As a result, the new rule goes into effect on September 8, 2009.
This means that most federal contracts awarded, as well as solicitations issued after September 8, 2009, must include a clause mandating use of E-Verify for all employees hired during the contract period and all existing employees assigned to perform work under the contract. The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has published information and frequently asked questions on its website regarding application of the rule.
E-Verify Compliance
The Capitol Immigration Law Group is an E-Verify designated agent which allows us to handle E-Verify compliance on behalf of our clients. If you or your company are interested in E-Verify compliance assistance please feel free to contact us.
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