Reminder that the New E-Verify Federal Contractor Rule is Effective on September 8, 2009

Beginning on September 8, federal contractors and subcontractors are required to use the E-Verify system to verify their employees’ eligibility to work in the United States if their contract includes the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) E-Verify clause.  Applicable federal contracts awarded after September 8, 2009 will include a clause committing government contractors to use E-Verify within 30 days of the contract award date. With certain exceptions, E-Verify will only be used to confirm that new hires are legally authorized to work in the United States.  The USCIS released a Supplemental Guide on E-Verify For Federal Contractors on September 8, 2009 which contains detailed instructions regarding the use of E-Verify as well as which contractors and subcontractors are covered by this new rule.