June 19, 2015

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

IMLS Press Contact
202-653-4799
Giuliana Bullard, gbullard@imls.gov

Ed note: This press release was updated on June 22 with a corrected registration link. 

 

Overview of myE-Verify Webinar for Public Librarians

USCIS-IMLS webinar scheduled for July 2

Washington, DC—The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will offer another webinar in their series for public librarians about immigration and U.S. citizenship topics.

The webinar, Overview of myE-Verify, will explore a new online service for the general public. Representatives from USCIS will provide an overview of how librarians can help their customers use the service to:

  • Confirm their work eligibility with Self Check
  • Create a myE-Verify account
  • Protect their Social Security number in E-Verify with Self Lock
  • Access myResources, a multimedia resource center to learn about their rights and their employer’s responsibilities.

Webinar: Overview of myE-Verify

Date and Time: Thursday, July 2, from 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. EDT

To Register:

  • Go to the USCIS registration page,
  • Enter your email address and select “Submit,”
  • Select “Subscriber Preferences,”
  • Select the “Event Registration” tab,
  • Be sure to provide your full name and organization, and
  • Complete the questions and select “Submit.”

Once your registration is processed, you will receive a confirmation email with additional details. If you do not receive a confirmation email within two business days, please email USCIS atPublic.Engagement@uscis.dhs.gov.

This series was developed as part of a partnership between IMLS and USCIS to ensure that librarians have the necessary tools and knowledge to refer their patrons to accurate and reliable sources of information on immigration-related topics. To find out more about this partnership and the webinar series, visit the Serving New Americans page of the IMLS website.

Note to Media: This engagement is not for press purposes. Please contact the USCIS Press Office at (202) 272-1200 for any media inquiries.

For more information about USCIS and their programs, visit www.uscis.gov or follow them on Twitter(@uscis), YouTube (/uscis), Facebook (/uscis), and the USCIS blog The Beacon.

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