Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements
Modes and stages of verification using SAVE

Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements

Section Title: Modes and stages of verification using SAVE
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Verification stage	Description	Modality	Backend system used	Time taken	Cost

Initial Verification using the Verification Information System	Relevant identifying data for the applicant is entered by the caseworker on a computer, and then a query is initiated to get confirmation of the validity of the records.	Electronic initiation by customer agency; queries are automated	Verification Information System (VIS)	The actual search takes 3 to 5 seconds; it may take a few minutes to enter all the relevant information to initiate the search.	$0.50, another $0.50 for retry

Additional Verification initiated using the Verification Information System	If the initial verification fails to turn up matches, or if there is a problem with the results, an additional verification can be initiated electronically by entering more information into the system	Electronic initiation by customer agency; queries are done by human Status Verifiers	Person Centric Query System (PCQS)	This usually takes about 3 to 5 federal government work days (or about one calendar week). The information is returned electronically.	$0.50

Document Verification Request (Form G-845)	If the additional verification fails to turn up the information sought, SAVE electronically notifies the customer agency to submit an electronically prepopulated Form G-845, Document Verification Request, by mail to the USCIS Immigration Status Verification Unit with a copy of the applicant's immigration documentation.	Electronic/Mail (the supporting documents need to be sent by mail) by customer agency; queries are done by human Status Verifiers	PCQS; in addition, it might lead to corrections of records in the USCIS' Central Index System (CIS)	This usually takes 10 to 20 federal government work days (or about one calendar week). The information is returned electronically.	no charge (only if both the initial and additional verification are carried out electronically). In case the additional verification step is skipped, charge of $0.50.

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There is a verification where the agency submits a paper Form G-845 and gets a response within 10 to 20 federal government work days.

final_sentence: There is a verification where the agency submits a paper Form G-845 and gets a response within 10 to 20 federal government work days.