Self Check Expands to 21 States

E-Verify has expanded the number of states in which the Self Check program is available.  Individuals can check their employment eligibility status before being hired in 21 states, including:

Arizona, California, Colorado, the District of Colombia, Idaho, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Virginia, or Washington.

As a reminder, employers cannot require an individual to run a Self Check at any time during the hiring process.  However, employers may utilize E-Verify to check the employment eligibility status of new hires.