The online E-Verify program that tells whether potential employees are here legally is not available because of the government shutdown, leading to opportunities for illegal immigrants to exploit the system, Fox News reports.
The program was considered nonessential, and since Oct. 1, many Americans have complained that those hired since that time have not been properly vetted. In the meantime, businesses will have to use an I-9 form that doesn't provide thorough feedback over whether an applicant is here illegally.
U.S. Citizens and Immigrations Services declined comment about criticism of the program being shut down, and a human resources expert said right now employers cannot discriminate against people they are hiring until E-Verify is running again.