E-Verify and Arizona

From the Immigration Policy Center:

E-Verify and Arizona: A Rough Road Ahead for Employers, Employees, and the Economy
Immigration OnPoint: Facts at Your Fingertips for Frequently Asked Immigration Questions
On January 1, 2008 the Legal Arizona Workers Act went into effect, which requires all employers in the state to enroll in and use the E-Verify system to verify the employment eligibility of all new hires.  While not yet fully implemented in Arizona, E-Verify is already showing significant signs of trouble – including its negative impact on Arizona workers and employers, as well as the state’s economy.  This week, Immigration OnPoint highlights Arizona’s experience with E-Verify and suggests Congress should heed the warning signals as they contemplate a national EEVS.

E-Verify and Arizona: Early Experiences for Employers, Employees, and the Economy Portend a Rough Road Ahead (Immigration Policy Center – May 2008) – This fact sheet covers the experiences of Arizona’s employers and employees with E-Verify, and early signals of its impact on the state’s economy

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