Case History
You can use Case History to view where and when your information has been used in E-Verify and Self Check. This feature increases E-Verify’s transparency and adds to your security.
DHS AND SSA MISMATCHES
A DHS or SSA Tentative Nonconfirmation (mismatch) results when the information entered in E-Verify does not match DHS records or data available to SSA. A mismatch does not necessarily mean that the employee is not authorized to work in the United States.
Tentative Nonconfirmations (Mismatches)
E-Verify works by comparing the information employees provide for Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, against records available to DHS and SSA.
Verification Process
Initial Verification Process
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E-Verify Overview
E-Verify is an internet-based system that compares information from your Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to records available to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Social Security Administration (SSA) to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Participation in E-Verify is required of some employers by contracts or local laws, but many employers choose to participate on their own.
Account Compliance
USCIS protects E-Verify against system misuse through account compliance activities, such as identifying and resolving compliance issues, notifying employers of noncompliant behaviors, and offering compliance assistance in the form of emails, phone calls, desk reviews, and site visits.
Tentative Nonconfirmation (Mismatch) Overview
Your employer may inform you that your E-Verify case received a U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and/or Social Security Administration (SSA) Tentative Nonconfirmation (mismatch) case result.