Due to the federal government shutdown, the E-Verify system is currently inaccessible. Employers cannot create or update cases, run reports, or access other E-Verify functions during this time.
Employers must continue to comply with Form I-9 requirements, which remain unchanged. Form I-9 must still be completed within three business days of an employee’s start date. However, the “three-day rule” for E-Verify case creation has been suspended for the duration of the shutdown. Employers will not be penalized for delayed case submissions once the system is restored.
Read USCIS Guidance here.