The E-Verify system, a free program run by the United States government, allows employers to check a new hire’s eligibility to work in the U.S.<\/p>\n
While the program was established to prevent illegal aliens from working in the U.S., and, according to the Department of Homeland Security has bee effective, one independent think tank says that the program needs changes.<\/p>\n
The Migration Policy Institute, a non-partisan Washington-based think tank, recently completed a review of the program and used its findings to point out faults and recommend changes.<\/p>\n
MPI found that one of the program\u2019s biggest faults is that it is susceptible to identity fraud. E-Verify can determine if a name and social security number match a database, but cannot confirm that they actually belong to employee presenting the information.\u00a0 A person using a stolen card and assuming another\u2019s identity can easily bypass E-Verify security measures.<\/p>\n
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