Pangea Employment Eligibility Verification (EEV) Overview

The GIS Employment Eligibility Verification (EEV) product allows you to verify employment eligibility for newly hired employees through the U.S. Federal Government's E-Verify system by utilizing a web interface service between the Pangea system and the GIS eQuest+ system. The EEV product involves verification checks of both the Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration databases through E-Verify and a direct link to the GIS eQuest+ system. The eQuest+ system utilizes the criteria set forth by those respective government agencies, specifically social security numbers, alien registration numbers and I-94 (arrival/departure) numbers, etc. to perform these verification checks. The process involves the initial order of a verification check followed by viewing the case results in a standardized report through the GIS eQuest+ system. Upon receipt of the results the employer will acknowledge, possibly refer, and resolve all cases.

Requirements for Use

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) require that employers adhere to the following rules during the EEV ordering process in Pangea:

• Verification requests must not be made on employees hired before the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed.
• The verification process should not be used to re-verify employment authorization.
• The employee must be newly hired, unless the employer is a Federal Contractor with a contract containing the E-Verify clause that was signed after September 8, 2009. If this applies, contact your Account Manager to notate your account accordingly.
• The Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) must be completed prior to the verification request. This is the source document to perform the EEV/E-Verify order.
• Verification requests must be made within three business days of the start date for the employee. The employee start date is the date by which the employee starts work for pay.
• Verification requests must not be made selectively and should include all new hires.
• The verification process cannot be used for pre-screening purposes.

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