In a notice released 9 July, USCIS invited comments on proposed revisions to the E-Verify programme’s information-collection requirements. The agency wants to expand data fields to capture alias names, foreign passport numbers and additional contact details, arguing that enhanced identifiers will reduce false positives and improve monitoring. AILA has already submitted a detailed 20-page comment, warning that the changes could increase compliance costs and expose employers to discrimination claims if implementation guidance is unclear. For global-mobility employers that onboard foreign hires through remote-verification options, the proposal could necessitate systems re-engineering. HRIS vendors will have to map new fields, and companies may need to update privacy disclosures to meet state data-protection laws. Failure to do so could trigger E-Verify non-compliance findings or I-9 penalties. The comment period runs 30 days. Observers expect heavy input from the tech and logistics sectors, which are top E-Verify users following state mandates. USCIS says it will pilot the changes with volunteer employers before nationwide rollout in 2027. Companies should review the draft form now, quantify the impact on onboarding workflows, and submit feedback to ensure practical implementation.
Source: AILA regulatory alert
