Monday, September 30, 2019

Tampa, Florida H1-B visa employer to use E-Verify

A Tampa, Florida based Information Technology staffing and solutions firm was recognized by the Department of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) for their commitment to maintain a legal workforce and curtail the employment of unauthorized workers through education and training.

According to a news release from U.S. Immigration Customs and Enforcement, SRI Tech Solutions, Inc has been recognized by Homeland Security Investigation’s (HSI) employment compliance program called IMAGE at a recent ceremony.



  • The Departments IMAGE certification program, which stands for ICE Mutual Agreement between Government and Employers, requires companies to perform four requirements:
  • Complete the IMAGE Self-Assessment Questionnaire (application)
  • Enroll in the E-Verify program within 60 days
  • Establish a written hiring and employment eligibility verification policy that includes internal Form I-9 audits at least once per year, and
  • Submit for a Form I-9 inspection



The ICE news release noted SRI Tech Solutions, Inc. headquartered in Tampa, Florida, has additional offices in Sterling, Virginia, and Waltair Ward, Visakhapatnam, India.  SRI Tech Solutions, Inc. currently has over 80 employees.
"The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) E-Verify employment eligibility verification program enables employers to verify that newly hired employees are eligible to work in the United States. This Internet-based system is available throughout the nation and is free to employers. It provides an automated link to the Social Security Administration database and DHS immigration records."