Cybercast News Service
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.
Posted by Richard at August 29, 2006