Immigration News - USCIS, Work authorization Trump, e-verify, Form I-9, United States, work authorization United States | USCIS announces E-Verify has resumed operations amid government shutdown Share this article LinkedIn Facebook X (Twitter) October 9, 2025 U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced today that E-Verify has resumed operations. The announcement includes guidance regarding: Creating cases and case deadlines Mismatches Federal contractor deadlines Employees with traditional E-Verify cases Employees with E-Verify+ cases Employers and employees can contact E-Verify directly for customer support at 888-464-4218 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET or email e-verify@dhs.gov or e-verify@uscis.dhs.gov. In today’s announcement, USCIS indicated it expects increased requests for customer assistance and callers “may experience longer than normal delays and response times.” USCIS will continue to provide updates and guidance regarding E-Verify operations and employer obligations on its www.everify.gov website and through email correspondence to employers enrolled in E-Verify. BAL clients are encouraged to consult with their BAL attorney for case-specific guidance. This alert has been provided by the BAL U.S. Practice Group. Copyright © 2025 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.