Immigration News - COVID-19, United States Temporary measures in place for E-Verify procedures Share this article LinkedIn Facebook X (Twitter) March 24, 2020 E-Verify is introducing temporary measures during the COVID-19 National Emergency that ease certain timelines for employers and employees. Key points: Employers are still required to create an E-Verify case for new employees within three business days of the date of hire, using the date of hire on the Form I-9. If the E-Verify case creation is delayed, the employer should select “Other” from the drop-down list and enter “COVID-19” as the specific reason for the delay. Employers who receive a Tentative Nonconfirmation (TNC) must notify the employee as soon as possible and enter the employee’s decision whether to take action in the E-Verify system. Employers may not take adverse action against an employee because the E-Verify case is in interim case status, including extended interim case status. E-Verify is extending the timeframe for employees to take action to resolve a TNC with the Social Security Administration due to office closures. For Department of Homeland Security TNCs, E-Verify is extending the time frame to take action in limited circumstances when an employee cannot resolve the TNC because of office closures. Last week, Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued guidance regarding the Form I-9 process. The E-Verify Contact Center remains open for employers who have questions about current requirements. BAL Analysis: Employers should still be able to access their E-Verify accounts and perform most functions within the system. Employers who have questions about the temporary measures should contact the E-Verity Contact Center. The Social Security Administration has a COVID-19 webpage where updates and office closures are posted. This alert has been provided by the BAL U.S. Practice group. For additional information, please contact berryapplemanleiden@bal.com. Copyright © 2020 Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP. All rights reserved. Reprinting or digital redistribution to the public is permitted only with the express written permission of Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP. For inquiries please contact copyright@bal.com.