The E-Verify program is set to expire 9/30/15 unless it is reauthorized by Congress (cue scary movie soundtrack).  So what does that mean for employers who use E-Verify?  Will you be locked out of the system come October 1, 2015 if the program isn’t reauthorized by Congress?

Quick recap of the program, which allows employers to electronically verify new hires’ work authorization.  The program is administered by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).  It was created as the Basic Pilot program back in 1996.  Over time it has changed names from the Basic Pilot program to E-Verify. Over the years it has been reauthorized by Congress for a set amount of time, usually at the last minute.  Last time it was reauthorized (in 2012) it was reauthorized for a period of 3 years, until September 30, 2015.  Congress is currently in recess until September 8, although discussions are on-going about reauthorization for this program and three other programs set to expire at the same time (EB-5 visa program, Conrad 30 and religious worker visas).