The E-Verify program’s security system has just been enhanced, says
USCIS and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) representatives. The
new enhancements include enabling E-Verify to automatically check the
validity and authenticity of all US passports and passport cards used
as employment verification documents. As of November 10, E-Verify
employers can verify the identity of new employees who present US
passports or passport cards by comparing data on the documents with
federal records.
“U.S. passport photo matching is another in the long line of
enhancements we have made to improve the integrity of the E-Verify
system,” said DHS Director Alejandro Mayorkas. “Adding U.S. passport
photos expands our current photo matching efforts and will play a
significant role in preventing and detecting the use of fraudulent
documents—all part of major anti-fraud initiatives undertaken by the
Department.”
