United States | USCIS announces E-Verify has resumed operations amid government shutdown

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.

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