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Alternatives to the I-9? Is an Electronic Employment Verification Program in our Future?

SSA National Payroll Reporting Forum Current Issues in Employment Authorization Lisa Roney Director, Research and Evaluation Office of Policy and Strategy. 1986 – IRCA allowed demonstration projects TVS, TVP, EVP, JEVP 1996 – IIRIRA mandated tests of 3 programs Basic Pilot, CAVP, MRDP

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Alternatives to the I-9? Is an Electronic Employment Verification Program in our Future?

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  1. SSA National Payroll Reporting ForumCurrent Issues in Employment AuthorizationLisa Roney Director, Research and EvaluationOffice of Policy and Strategy

  2. 1986 – IRCA allowed demonstration projects TVS, TVP, EVP, JEVP 1996 – IIRIRA mandated tests of 3 programs Basic Pilot,CAVP, MRDP 2006 – Legislation calling for mandatory EEVP Alternatives to the I-9?Is an Electronic Employment Verification Program in our Future?

  3. Voluntary and free for employers in all 50 States as of December 2004 Used to verify ALL newly hired employees – all through SSA; noncitizens through USCIS 5,500 employers at 24,000 sites participating in all 50 States – 2/3 are in 10 States 1 million verifications in FY 2005 – 85% instantaneous responses Current BasicPilot

  4. Reduce unauthorized employment Minimize verification-related discrimination Protect civil liberties and privacy of employees Be quick and nonburdensome for employers Be cost effective given size of problem Rely on secure documents Program Goals

  5. ADVANTAGES Employers more confident Reduces unauthorized employment Quick responses New WEB based platform is cheaper and easier to use DISADVANTAGES Data not designed for verification – data currency a problem Employers don’t always follow procedures Does not detect identity fraud No dedicated funding source Evaluation Findings

  6. Several Comprehensive Immigration Reform Bills make the Basic Pilot a National Mandatory Program (EEVP) Sensenbrenner – passed House Specter Cornyn -- Kyl McCain -- Kennedy Others Should the Basic Pilot be Mandatory?

  7. Who is verified? New hires? Current workforces? Is the program phased in? Employer size? Who administers the system? SSA? DHS? Independent Agency? Who pays? Government? Employers? Shared? How can the program maximize compliance by all types of employers? Publicity, Monitoring? Major Considerations

  8. How do employers sign up or get on the EEVP? How is system integrity maintained? What transmittal modes are needed? Internet, Batch mode, Phone, Mail, Other? How does the employer who hires very rarely participate? How are any fees paid? What technology is appropriate? Card reader? Issues to be Resolved

  9. Roadmap – legislative requirements Data improvements System enhancements; program development Time – 12 -18 months with funding to prepare Funding Evaluation – current and ongoing Your advice and help! What is Needed?

  10. Lisa Roney Director, Research and Evaluation Office of Policy and Strategy THANK YOU!

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