Important Update: OutSolve I-9 Services Continue During Government Shutdown

Government Shutdown Impact on E-Verify 

As of 12:01 AM on October 1, 2025, the federal government has shut down due to Congress's inability to pass funding legislation. This shutdown has resulted in the temporary suspension of the E-Verify system, which is operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). 

During this shutdown period: 

• Employers cannot create new cases. 
• Customer support services for E-Verify are suspended. 
• TNCs issued before the shutdown are paused and employees will receive additional time to respond once the system is restored
• No new E-Verify cases can be processed until the system resumes operation.

Form I-9 Compliance Remains Mandatory 

Critical Reminder: The E-Verify shutdown does not suspend Form I-9 compliance requirements. All employers must continue to complete Form I-9 for every new hire within three business days, verify employee identity and work authorization documents, maintain proper documentation, and follow all standard I-9 verification processes. 

OutSolve Services Continue Uninterrupted 

OutSolve's I-9 management solutions remain fully operational during the government shutdown. Our comprehensive services include: 

Continued Operations 

• All I-9 verification services functioning normally with expert-led compliance support 
• Service agents continuing to process I-9 Forms with real-time dashboards and audit-ready documentation 
• HRIS and ATS integrations remaining fully functional 

E-Verify Case Management 

• Maintaining a queue of all E-Verify cases for processing once the system resumes 
• Automatic handling of the backlog—no client action required 
• The three-day E-Verify submission requirement has been temporarily suspended by DHS for shutdown-affected cases.  

Expert Monitoring & Support 

• OutSolve compliance experts continuously monitoring developments and tracking regulatory updates from DHS 
• Proactive communication of changes and important updates to clients 
• Expert consultation available for complex compliance questions 

Temporary Relief Measures 

DHS has implemented several temporary flexibilities during the shutdown: 

• Extended E-Verify Timeline: Three-day requirement paused for shutdown-affected cases 
• TNC Resolution Extensions: Additional time for employees to resolve Tentative Nonconfirmations 
• No Adverse Actions: Employers cannot take adverse employment actions against employees whose E-Verify cases are in interim status 

For Companies Seeking Uninterrupted Employment Verification 

If your organization needs to continue employment verification without disruption, OutSolve offers: 

• Seamless Onboarding Continuity: Maintain normal hiring operations regardless of government shutdowns 
• Expert-Led Verification: Professional agents handle complex verification scenarios 
• Mobile-First Technology: Remote I-9 completion from any device, anywhere 
• Automated E-Verify Queue Management: We handle system outage complexities 
• Audit-Ready Documentation: Comprehensive digital records exceeding compliance standards 
• Rapid Implementation: Quick deployment to minimize operational disruption