EMP Trust Electronic Form I-9 vs Symmetry I-9

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.

Symmetry I-9 automates employment verification for onboarding and payroll providers. Employees can complete I-9 forms on mobile devices or other internet-connected devices, with Section 2 methods that include remote verification and E-Verify integration. Document scanning and smart autofill are designed to reduce manual entry. When an I-9 is completed, the system automatically generates an E-Verify case; Symmetry says 95% close without administrator help. For remote Section 2 signing, mobile geofencing records metadata showing that an employee and authorized representative were together. An API and embeddable employee and administrator experiences support integration into onboarding and payroll platforms. Administrators can track progress, review E-Verify cases, and see alerts for incomplete forms and expiring documents. Symmetry says personal information is encrypted in transit and at rest, with access limited to personnel who need it to provide the services. Pricing is available on request, and implementation and support are included in every plan.