Frequently Asked Questions 

Why should I use Self Check?

Self Check lets you make sure that the records 

E-Verify checks are accurate.

What is E-Verify?

E-Verify is an Internet-based program that employers 

can use to verify the employment eligibility of 

their employees after an offer of employment has 

been accepted.

What is a mismatch in E-Verify? 

A mismatch in E-Verify can occur when the information 

you submit to your employer doesn’t match with 

government records.

What happens to the information I provide 

when using Self Check?

The information you enter is sent to an independent 

identity assurance provider to create a quiz used to 

ensure that only you can check your records. The 

provider does not share your information with any 

other organization.

Who sees the results if I use Self Check?

Only you see the results of your query. USCIS does 

not share your results or personal information unless 

it is required to do so by law.

Apply with confidence.

www.uscis.gov/SelfCheck

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www.uscis.gov/SelfCheck

E-mail: everifyselfcheck@dhs.gov

Self Check service line: 

1-855-804-0296

www.dhs.gov/E-Verify

Email: E-Verify@dhs.gov

E-Verify Employee Helpline:

1-888-897-7781

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EASY 4-STEP PROCESS

Step 1: Enter basic identifying information.

Step 2: Answer a series of questions to confirm 

your identity.

Step 3: Provide information from your employment 

eligibility documents (Social Security Card, Passport, 

Permanent Resident Card, I-766, I-94, etc.)

Step 4: View Self Check results and information on 

how to correct a mismatch.

Self Check is a free online service that allows 

you to confirm your U.S. employment eligibility.

Benefits of Using Self Check

Employers are required to check your employment 

eligibility. Self Check lets you:

• Learn about the employment eligibility 

verification process.

• Confirm that the information E-Verify checks 

is accurate.

• Learn how to update your records.

• Apply for jobs with the confidence that your 

records are correct.

You may use Self Check if you:

• Are over the age of 16.

• Live within the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Guam, CNMI, Puerto Rico or the U.S.Virgin 

Islands.

Your Self Check Results

Your Self Check results are for your information 

only. Your next employer will likely see the same 

result in E-Verify, unless your circumstances change.

Self Check results are not official documents and may 

not be used in place of the Form I-9, Employment 

Eligibility Verification or E-Verify to prove your 

employment eligibility.

If a mismatch is found in your employment records, 

it does not mean you are not eligible to work. Self 

Check provides guidance on how to update your 

Department of Homeland Security or Social Security 

Administration records.

Know Your Rights

No one can require you to use Self Check.

If an employer or potential employer asks you 

to run a Self Check query to prove that you are 

authorized to work in the U.S., you should notify the 

Department of Justice, Office of Special Counsel for 

Immigration-Related Unfair Employment Practices, 

at 800-255-7688.

For more information on your rights as an employee, please visit the Know Your Rights section at www.uscis.gov/selfcheck