To improve security and protect your personal and organizational data, E-Verify is now using Login.gov for account access. This change introduces multi-factor authentication (MFA), which adds an extra layer of protection to your login process.
What’s Changing with E-Verify?
E-Verify is an internet-based system in the United States administered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) allowing employers to verify employment eligibility of newly hired employees. The system was created to make it easier for employers to verify employment authorization and avoid penalties related to hiring undocumented workers.
Now, instead of logging in directly to E-Verify, you will now sign in using Login.gov, a secure government-wide login system. This means you will need to link your account to a Login.gov account.
Effective Date
June 16, 2025
Recommended Action
Follow these simple steps to migrate your account:
- Log in to E-Verify as usual.
- When you see the“Migrate Your Account”pop-up banner, click the button.
- Follow the guided steps to:
- Create a Login.gov account (or sign in if you already have one).
- Link your E-Verify account to your Login.gov account.
- Set upmulti-factor authentication(e.g., receive a code via authenticator app, email, or phone).
- If you have multiple accounts, you can consolidate those under a single login.
The process should take less than 10 minutes to complete.
Important Notes
- This changedoes not affectusers who access E-Verify via aweb service.
- After migration, always use the“Login with Login.gov”option on the E-Verify sign-in page.
Watch the Multi-factor Explainer video for a step-by-step walkthrough: E-Verify Multi-factor Authentication Explainer Video – YouTube
