USCIS E-Verify+ 2026: Information Collection Extension Notice for EB-3 Employers

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a Federal Register notice on August 19, 2026, announcing the extension of its currently approved information collection activities for E-Verify+. The extension is being carried out without any changes to the existing collection requirements, meaning employers and applicants using the E-Verify+ system will not experience new documentation or procedural burdens at this time. E-Verify+ is an enhanced version of the E-Verify employment eligibility verification system, which is closely tied to employment-based immigration pathways including the EB-3 visa category. Employers sponsoring EB-3 workers are often required to use employment verification systems to confirm work authorization upon hire or adjustment of status. For EB-3 applicants and their sponsoring employers, this notice signals continuity in the E-Verify+ program infrastructure with no immediate policy shifts. The administrative extension suggests USCIS is maintaining the program in its current form while gathering ongoing data to support future regulatory decisions. A 30-day public comment period is open through September 18, 2026. Stakeholders, including immigration attorneys, employers, and advocacy organizations, may submit comments via Regulations.gov or directly through FederalRegister.gov. This window provides an opportunity for the EB-3 employer community to weigh in on any practical concerns with the current collection process.