Immigration

SF 2412 requires all state and local government agencies, as well as professional licensing departments, to use the federal E-Verify system to confirm the immigration status and work eligibility of newly hired employees and license applicants. It establishes a 10-day appeal process for individuals who dispute E-Verify results, allowing them to submit documentation to challenge the findings. If an appeal is unsuccessful or not pursued, agencies must report individuals without legal U.S. status to federal immigration authorities. The bill creates a central "SAVE program clearinghouse" within the state department to manage immigration verification for professional licenses and streamline reporting to federal agencies.