Self Check is the first official program part of the E-Verify system, designed exclusively for U.S. workers to check their I-9/Employment Eligibility. E-Verify, as many are already aware, is a web based program administered by the Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) which is used by employers who are enrolled in the Program to electronically verify the employment eligibility of new employees.
Similarly, the Self Check service of E-Verify provides U.S. employees with the capability to obtain the same results as their prospective employer would via E-Verify prior to commencing employment. Employees are provided with accurate information, in a simple “eligible or not eligible” fashion. The system allows employees whose data results show discrepancies or mismatch to correct their information BEFORE attempting to commence employment. The information reported through Self Check is identical to the results that a E-Verify participating employer would receive.
According to the DHS, approximately 150,000 individuals nationwide have already used Self Check to verify their own data in the system. Anyone in the U.S. can utilize the Self Check system to verify their information as long as they have access to the internet and are over the age of 16 to confirm employment eligibility.
You may access the Self Check system here.