USCIS E-Verify Program 2026 Update: Public Comment Period Now Open

USCIS published a notice in the Federal Register on May 13, 2026, announcing a revision to the currently approved information collection activities for the E-Verify Program. The notice opens a 61-day public comment period, with comments accepted through July 13, 2026. E-Verify is the federal employment eligibility verification system used by employers to confirm that newly hired employees are authorized to work in the United States. This system is directly relevant to EB-3 workers and other employment-based immigrants, as employers who sponsor or hire green card holders are often required or opt to use E-Verify to confirm work authorization status. The revision to the E-Verify information collection may affect how employers submit and manage employment verification data. While the specific changes being proposed were not detailed in the available notice content, revisions to E-Verify collections typically involve updates to forms, data fields, or compliance procedures. EB-3 applicants and their sponsoring employers should monitor the final revision, as any changes to E-Verify requirements could affect onboarding procedures and compliance obligations. Public comments can be submitted via Regulations.gov at the docket USCIS-2007-0023-0095 before the July 13, 2026 deadline.