The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), a component of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), in conjunction with the Social Security Administration (SSA) operates an electronic system that allows employers to verify the employment eligibility of newly hired employees. The system, which is free of charge, is known as E-Verify. Effective with new contracts awarded after September 8, 2009, most federal contractors and sub-contractors will be required to use E-Verify to confirm the employment status of newly hired employees and current employees who are classified as “employees assigned to the contract.” Contact Vision Payroll if you have any questions on this process.