E-Verify and Federal Funding: Where Immigration and Grant Compliance Converge

August 1, 2026 · WOWERI

The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) published a proposed rule that would significantly expand E-Verify obligations for employers receiving federal funding. The comment period closed on July 13, 2026.

Introduction

The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) published a proposed rule that would significantly expand E-Verify obligations for employers receiving federal funding. The comment period closed on July 13, 2026. Nearly 500,000 comments were submitted, with more than 55,000 mentioning E-Verify.

Background

Title 2, Part 200 of the Code of Federal Regulations, commonly known as the “Uniform Guidance” (Guidance), establishes the government-wide framework for the administration of federal financial assistance.

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