EMP Trust Electronic Form I-9 vs First Advantage Form I-9 and E-Verify Services

EMP Trust Electronic Form I-9 helps employers capture, prepare, electronically sign, store, and audit Form I-9 records. Real-time field checks, guidance, and alerts flag missing or incorrect information. For remote hiring, employees can complete Section 1 on a mobile-friendly system, while authorized representatives or EMPTrust’s remote verification network can complete Section 2. The service supports E-Verify submissions, automated case creation, responses, and status tracking; EMPTrust describes itself as a certified E-Verify Employer Agent. HR systems can connect through web services, batch file automation, uploads, and API integrations with HRIS and payroll providers. Signature choices include wet, digital, and third-party tools. Compliance dashboards, audit reports, and digital trails support review, and migration, digitization, audit, and remediation services address legacy I-9 records. The product is offered as SaaS or for installation on a corporate network. EMPTrust states that the service is SOC 2 Type II compliant and uses AES-256 encryption at rest and in transit, with role-based access controls. It lists 24/7 support. Pricing is on request, and a free plan is not available.

First Advantage Form I-9 and E-Verify Services supports U.S. employment eligibility onboarding through electronic Form I-9 and E-Verify workflows. Employees can complete Section 1 electronically, while employers or assigned verifiers complete Section 2. The forms validate entries, flag incorrect data, and identify unanswered questions with real-time guidance. The service supports E-Verify case management and automatic case submission when applicable. Form I-9 records and case information are stored in a centralized First Advantage cloud system with retention and purging management; each Form I-9 is tracked from creation to provide a chain of custody and audit trail. Section 2 may be completed by a company representative, employee-selected verifier, verifier network, or notary network. Company representatives and employee-selected verifiers have no additional cost, while network use carries an additional charge. Eligible I-9 clients who also use E-Verify can use virtual document review. The company says remote verification can take 5–10 minutes and complies with DHS and USCIS requirements. The service is mobile responsive, with pricing available by contacting First Advantage.