Employment Verification System Combats Illegal Immigration
Washington, D.C. – On Monday, June 23rd U.S. Representative Heath Shuler will host an
informational briefing on E-Verify for the Asheville Chamber of Commerce with the
Acting Director of Citizenship and Immigration Services, Jonathan Scharfen. E-Verify is
currently a voluntary program being used by over 69,000 employers to check the legal
status of their workers. It has been made mandatory by several states including, Arizona,
Georgia, and South Carolina, and an Executive Order was recently issued requiring all
federal contractors to use the system. Phasing-in E-Verify for all employers is a major
component of Rep. Shuler’s SAVE Act.
Director Schrafen’s presentation will focus on how employers can use E-Verify simply
and effectively. He will also be available to answer questions form business owners about
how E-Verify would affect their hiring practices.
What: Presentation on the use of E-Verify by Acting Director of Citizenship and
Immigration Services, Jonathan Scharfen
Who: Office of Rep. Heath Shuler; Acting Director of Citizenship and
Immigration Services, Jonathan Scharfen; State Representative Charles
Thomas
Where: Crest Center at Crest Mountain
30 Ben Lippen School Road
Asheville, NC 28801
When: 11:00 a.m.
Monday, June 23, 2008
Note: The briefing will be open to members of the Chamber of Commerce and
the media and the general public.
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