When can E-Verify cases be created for employees?

E-Verify cases can only be created after an employee is hired. This is because E-Verify is designed to confirm an employee's eligibility to work in the United States, which can only be determined once an employment relationship is established. Employers must complete the Form I-9, which verifies identity and employment authorization, after the person has been offered a position. Once the Form I-9 is completed, the employer then has a window of time in which to enter the information into E-Verify to check the employee's eligibility.

Creating an E-Verify case before the employee is hired would not align with the purpose of the system, as there would be no confirmed employment status to verify. In addition, creating cases during training or immediately after an application does not represent the correct timing established by E-Verify guidelines, which clearly state that the verification process is initiated post-hire.