Employers must comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA), which requires that employers verify the identity of their employees and that the employees are authorized to work in the US. Employers can use this chart to avoid the civil and criminal penalties that can be incurred by hiring an unauthorized worker.
One way for employers to verify the information entered by employees on the Form I-9 is to submit the information through the federal electronic verification system called E-Verify. This chart outlines an employer's responsibilities when using E-Verify.
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