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A recent USCIS study reports that American businesses authenticate 1 in 4 new hires’ work status using E-Verify. According to a Homeland Security Insight & Analysis article, in 2009 there have been about 6 million E-Verify queries, a considerable increase from previous years. E-Verify boasts a 96.9% accuracy rate, and the program is frequently analyzed and updated. Substantial improvements are scheduled to occur in August 2009.
Although E-Verify has been praised by many in the business community, caution over mandating usage among all employers, particularly smaller employers, has been expressed. Others, however, believe that the system represents an efficient and effective way to curb illegal immigration, and are hoping that Congress increases funding and expands the program.
