E-Verify Employer Search

E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information entered by an employer from an employee’s Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to records available to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration to confirm employment eligibility.

Who should use this resource:

International students who are looking for full-time employment in the STEM fields and who will need to transition to getting their STEM OPT Extension after their first year. It would be beneficial for international students to apply for E-verify employers from the start as these are employers that can confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States to the US government.

Why is this resource helpful:

Finding an E-Verify employer is crucial for international students, especially for the STEM OPT Extension, as it’s a federal requirement to continue working in those specific roles, allowing continued work authorization by confirming eligibility through DHS and SSA databases, offering job security and legal compliance, and ensuring seamless onboarding for employers. 

Use the E-Verify search tool to find employers who are currently enrolled in E-Verify. Your search will display the following information:

  • Employer name  – The name the employer used when they enrolled in E-Verify. This can be the business’ legal name, a trade name, or an abbreviation.
  • Doing Business As (DBA) name – The name an employer uses publicly. The public may see the DBA, but the employer may have used another name when they enrolled in E-Verify.
  • Account Status – Indicates whether the account is currently enrolled or terminated.
  • Enrollment date – The date the E-Verify Memorandum of Understanding is signed.
  • Termination Date – The E-Verify Memorandum of Understanding termination date.
  • Workforce size – Appears as long as the employer reported they have at least five employees.
  • Number of hiring sites – The total number of locations where employers hire employees and where they complete Form I-9.
  • Hiring site locations – The geographic location(s) of hiring sites, by state, reported by the employer.

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