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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS English) and the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services or USCIS, this morning announced that starting today, users will have access to self-check E- Verify. This service will allow people in the United States to verify if their status allows them to work legally before seeking formal employment.

Self Check E-Verify is the first Internet program E-Verify offered directly to employees and applicants for employment. This voluntary service, free, fast and safe was developed jointly by the DHS and the Department of Social Insurance (Social Security Administration or SSA).

For now, Self Check E-Verify is only available to users who have a direction and are physically located in Arizona, Idaho, Colorado, Mississippi, Virginia and the District of Columbia. The USCIS has said it will continue to expand access to service in the coming months.

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