What is the timeframe in which an employer must notify its E-Verify Employer Agent if it is awarded a federal contract?

The correct answer is that an employer must notify its E-Verify Employer Agent immediately upon being awarded a federal contract. This requirement is crucial because it ensures that the employer's E-Verify participation is aligned with federal contracting regulations and that the employer can begin to comply with the associated employment verification obligations without delay.

Immediate notification allows the E-Verify Employer Agent to assist the employer in understanding and implementing the proper verification processes associated with federal contracts, which often include specific compliance requirements. This proactive approach helps maintain the integrity of the employment verification process and ensures that the employer can avoid potential non-compliance issues that may arise from delays in notification.

The other timeframes would typically not allow for the swift compliance needed when a federal contract is awarded, potentially leading to lapses in required verification procedures or misunderstandings of the obligations tied to the contract.