Q : What information is required to conduct an E-Verify initial verification?After hiring a new employee and completing the Employment Eligibility Verification form (Form I-9), required for all new hires (regardless of E-Verify participation), the employer or agent must submit a query that includes information from sections 1 and 2 of the Form I-9, including:
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Employee's name and date of birth,
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Social Security Number (SSN),
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Citizenship status he or she attests to,
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A number or I-94 number, if applicable,
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Type of document provided on the Form I-9 to establish work authorization status, and
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Proof of identity, and its expiration date, if applicable.
Response to the initial query is sent within seconds of submitting the query. Documents presented for Form I-9 identification only purposes (documents from "List B") to E-Verify employers must have a photograph.
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