Federal Contractors Q&As
Welcome to the E-Verify federal contractor question and answer page. Browse our topics to find answers related to FAR rule requirements and using E-Verify.
Timeframes for Enrollment and Use
The deadlines for creating an E-Verify case for employees depends on whether the employer is new to E-Verify or is already enrolled in E-Verify.
For E-Verify Employer Agents of Federal Contractors
E-Verify employer agents use E-Verify to confirm the employment authorization of their clients’ employees.
Recommended Actions for E-Verify Employer Agents
If you are an E-Verify employer agent, follow the steps below:
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Update E-Verify profiles for your:
Who is Affected by the E-Verify Federal Contractor Rule
The E-Verify Federal Contractor Rule only affects Federal contractors who were awarded a new contract on or after the effective date of the rule, September 8, 2009, that includes the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) E-Verify clause (found at 48 C.F.R., Subpart 22.18 ). Some existing Federal contracts may also be bilaterally modified to include the FAR E-Verify clause after the effective date of the rule.