DDS is a licensed agent between the employer and Homeland Security. We will develop a customized electronic portal for you to conduct I-9 and E-Verify for easy and mistake proof entries.

Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, is the key element of E-Verify’s Internet-based employment eligibility verification. E-Verify compares information the employer enters from Form I-9 to records available to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. This electronic verification confirms an employee’s identity and eligibility to work in the United States.

 Although E-Verify uses information from Form I-9, there are some important differences between Form I-9 and E-Verify requirements.

Overview of Form I-9

• Purpose: Form I-9, also known as the Employment Eligibility Verification form, is used by Employers to verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment in the United States. It is required for all new hires regardless of their citizenship status.

• Mandatory Requirement: All U.S. employers must complete Form I-9 for each employee they hire. This form must be completed within three days of the employee’s start date.

• Documentation: Employees must present acceptable documents that establish their identity and employment authorization. Employers must review these documents and complete the form accordingly.

Overview of E-Verify

• Purpose: E-Verify is an internet-based system that allows employers to verify the employment eligibility of their employees by comparing the information from Form I-9 to records maintained by the Social Security Administration (SSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
• Voluntary vs. Mandatory: While Form I-9 is mandatory for all employers, E-Verify is generally voluntary for most employers. However, it is mandatory for federal contractors and in certain states where laws require its use.
• Process: After completing Form I-9, employers can submit the information to E-Verify. The system provides real-time confirmation of an employee’s eligibility to work. If there is a discrepancy, E-Verify issues a “Tentative Non-onfirmation” (TNC), prompting the employer to notify the employee to resolve the issue.