Is the E-Verify process applicable to all employers in the United States?

The assertion that only federal contractors need to use E-Verify is correct because the program is mandatory for federal contractors and subcontractors that are required to verify the employment eligibility of their employees working on federal contracts. While many states have enacted laws requiring employers to use E-Verify or provide incentives for doing so, it is not universally mandated for all employers across the United States.

Federal contractors must enroll in E-Verify and ensure their workers are authorized to work in the U.S. However, employers outside of federal contracting obligations may choose to use E-Verify voluntarily, and only select states enforce E-Verify usage for certain employers or contexts. Thus, the role of E-Verify can be variable, and its application is specifically tied to federal contractor status, which is why this choice is the most accurate.