Posted on 08/28/2006 6:24:46 AM PDT by Cindy_Cin
The immigration reform bills in the Senate and House share little in common, but one thing both chambers agree on is the need to verify potential employees' eligibility to legally work in the United States. Supporters of immigration control say an automated system to do just that is already in place and could be implemented nationwide soon.
The Employment Verification Basic Pilot Program (EVP) was created in November 1997. It was originally offered to employers on a voluntary basis in California, Florida, Illinois, New York and Texas but has since been expanded to allow employers in all 50 states to join.
The EVP allows businesses to verify a job applicant's eligibility to work -- usually instantly -- by comparing the personal information provided on an application with Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security databases.
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I work for a small company. We have service through our local credit bureau that allows us to check the credit history of all our applicants. It is very reasonably priced and we can verify SS numbers immediately. Its a no brainer.
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What if the potential employee is using someone elses SS#?
" == What if the potential employee is using someone elses SS#? == "
The name/number mismatch is flagged immediately. One problem is that the records are only updated quarterly, that needs to be monthly instead.
Good! This is one of the first steps needed to stop these invaders.
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Why this has been "voluntary" all these years is a puzzle to me. Shows the control business dollars has over politicians.
If it is used correctly and if it is enforced. I'm not counting on it. Companies who are profiting significantly off of illegal labor will find ways around it, and I'm betting that government and law enforcement will be complicit. I'm afraid this is just more lip service to placate the voting masses until after the election, then it will be back to business as usual.
Thanks for posting this piece, Cindy Cin and thanks for the ping, gubamyster!
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