I9 Employment Eligibility

Company Concerns:
  • Employees' eligibility to work in the United States
  • Fraudulent applicant information
  • Your company's reputation
  • Penalties due to violation of hiring and/or eligibility laws

Company Risk:
Employers who employ undocumented workers run the risk of fines and possible lawsuits. This is especially applicable to employers who have a high number of seasonal and/or temporary employees and employers who reside in the states that have a high concentration of immigrants.

Screening an employee for immigration status shows due diligence in preventing the ramifications of employing an illegal resident. Pending legislation indicates that screening employees to determine their eligibility to work in the United States may become a requirement in the near future.

USIS Solution: I-9 Employment Eligibility
The I-9 Employment Eligibility product uses information provided by the employee on the I-9 form. USIS will then submit a request to search the files of the Social Security Administration as well as the Department of Homeland Security to determine if the employee is eligible to work in the U.S. However, this product cannot be utilized during the pre-employment process and must be utilized within three days of hire.

After the information is submitted by the employer, the results of the screen are completed by USIS and returned back to the customer. Based on the results, additional action may be required by the employer.

This verification is available in all 50 states and can be implemented on a location by location basis. The product cannot be utilized during the pre-employment screening process. It is intended to be used within three days of the employee's initial hire date.

USIS Advantages:
  • Discourage false claims and documentation of U.S. citizenship
  • Provide the employer with verification for the purpose of wage reporting
  • Verify that the name and Social Security number match
  • Provide documentation from the Department of Homeland Security showing the employee is lawfully admitted to work
Turnaround Time:
  • 24 to 72 hours
  • Maximum of 10 days if results are contested