E-Verify is an Internet-based system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) that allows employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of employees, regardless of citizenship. In June 2008, President Bush signed an amendment to Executive Order 12989, instructing federal agencies to require contractor participation in E-Verify. As a recipient of federal contracts, the University of Illinois would be required to comply with the Executive Order as amended and the final rule.
Originally, this final rule was to go into effect on January 15, 2009; however, the Obama administration is currently reviewing the Executive Order and has extended the effective date to September 8, 2009. It is possible that changes could be made during this review period. Further information about the E-Verify requirement will be communicated as it becomes available.
A University workgroup has been convened to monitor this mandate and prepare for implementation if necessary. The workgroup includes representation from a number of different campus and University-wide entities, including Human Resources, Equal Employment Opportunity, International offices, Student Employment, University Counsel, OBFS - Grants and Contracts, OBFS - Purchasing, OBFS Business and Finance, and the Office of Sponsored Programs and Research Administration.
Please direct questions about E-Verify to University Human Resources at uihr@uillinois.edu.
