Since its inception, NAPBS has believed that there is a strong need for a singular cohesive industry standard and created the BSAAP. Governed by a strict professional standard composed of requirements and measurements, the BSAAP is positioned to become a widely recognized seal of approval that brings national recognition to background screening organizations (also referred to as Consumer Reporting Agencies). This recognition will stand as the industry “seal” representing a background screening organization’s commitment to excellence, accountability, high professional standards and continued institutional improvement.

To become accredited, consumer reporting agencies must pass a rigorous onsite audit, conducted by an independent auditing firm, of its policies and procedures as they relate to six critical areas: consumer protection, legal compliance, client education, product standards, service standards, and general business practices.

About NAPBS®: Founded in 2003 as a non-profit trade association, the National Association of Professional Background Screeners (NAPBS) represents the interests of more than 700 member companies around the world that offer tenant, employment and background screening. NAPBS provides relevant programs and training aimed at empowering members to better serve clients and maintain standards of excellence in the background screening industry, and presents a unified voice in the development of national, state and local regulations. For more information, visit www.napbs.com.

A Matter of Fact is proud to be a Founding Member of the National Association of Professional Background Screeners (NAPBS®) and plans to obtain formal accreditation.

“ICE is focused on finding and penalizing employers who believe they can unfairly get ahead by cultivating illegal workplaces,” said Assistant Secretary Morton. “We are increasing criminal and civil enforcement of immigration-related employment laws and imposing smart, tough employer sanctions to even the playing field for employers who play by the rules.”

Audits involve a comprehensive review of Form I-9s, which employers are required to complete and retain for each individual hired in the United States. I-9 forms require employers to review and record each individual’s identity and work eligibility document(s) and determine whether the document(s) reasonably appear to be genuine and related to that specific individual.

Related Resouces:
Form I-9 and E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification
The most accurate and easiest method to verify Social Security, Immigration “A,” and I-9 numbers available to an employer
Verify A Social Security Number: Employer Tools To Check A SSN
A discussion of the tools available for an Employer to verify a Social Security Number

For additional information see the following:
Feds to keep E-Verify contractor requirement
http://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/stories/2009/07/06/daily49.html
U.S. Targets Contractors Hiring Illegals
Wall Street Journal
Secretary Napolitano Strengthens Employment Verification with Administration’s Commitment to E-Verify
http://www.dhs.gov/ynews/releases/pr_1247063976814.shtm

E-Verify Recommended For All Employers
Because the Form I-9 and Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify) search is the most accurate and easiest to use method of verifying Social Security, Immigration “A,” and I-9 numbers available to an employer, A Matter of Fact recommends it to all employers. See Form I-9 and E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification for our inexpensive and “employer friendly” E-Verify and Form I-9 service.

Note:
An employer can access E-Verify online through Social Security after applying for approval and passing a certification exam.
 OR
An employer can access E-Verify online after applying for approval through an approved vendor. No certification exam is then required, because the vendor system creates the alert notices, notification letters, etc.

Beginning Friday April 3, 2009 employers are to use a new Form I-9 with a revision date of 02/02/2009.  Changes to the Form I-9 include:

• The addition of a new Citizenship Attestation for Noncitizen nationals;
• Modifications to the Lists of Acceptable Documents;
• No longer accepting expired documents; and
• Other technical changes.

The new Form I-9 is available through a link on our website at http://www.amof.info/formi9-evp.htm .

While on this page, you may wish to review the benefits of E-Verify, which allows an employer to directly verify Social Security Numbers, Immigration “A”  and I-9 Numbers through the Social Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security. This process is online, easy to use, and accurate. And perhaps, best of all, no testing or certification is required when accessing E-Verify through our web-based system.

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