Sign up for the SAVE Program

The registration process for the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) Program is a three-step process for new agencies.

The steps are:

STEP 1 – Sign Up
STEP 2 – Review and Sign Agreements
STEP 3 – Obtain Access

STEP 1:  Sign Up

a. To begin the SAVE Program registration process, an agency must register with the SAVE online system (see "Related Links" on the right side of this page).   Click the “Register New User” link at the bottom of the Login page.  The agency is required to provide a name, phone number and an e-mail address.  The online system automatically generates an e-mail providing the agency with an identification number and password.

After receiving this information, the agency must re-visit the SAVE Program registration website to log-in and provide additional information. 

SAVE requires the following information to continue the online registration process: 

• Agency name
• Agency mailing address
• Agency Point of Contact information
• Benefit, license or other activity for which the agency will be verifying immigration status
• Section of law requiring or authorizing the verification of immigration status
• Estimated number of queries the agency will submit each year

b. Once the information is submitted, SAVE determines if the agency meets the eligibility criteria to participate in the Program.

If the agency meets the initial eligibility criteria to participate in the SAVE Program, the agency will receive the SAVE Program Checklist via e-mail requesting:

• Agency contact information
• Benefit, license or other activity for which the agency will be using SAVE to verify immigration status
• Electronic copies of all applicable legal authorities. 

The SAVE Program requires agencies to return the SAVE Program Checklist within 30 calendar days. The agency must provide the exact provision of law stating that:

1. The agency is authorized to issue the stated benefit, license or engage in other activity; and

2. The agency is authorized to verify immigration status before it issues the listed benefit, license or pursuant to engaging in the other activity.

After the SAVE Program Checklist is returned to the SAVE Program, SAVE conducts a legal review of the SAVE Program Checklist to ensure the agency has provided the correct legal authorities.  This process may take several weeks to complete, depending on the type of agency and the complexity of the legal authorities provided. 

STEP 2:  Review and Sign Agreements

Once the agency has completed Step 1 and is determined to be eligible for the SAVE Program, agreements between the SAVE Program and the agency must be signed.

A Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) and Anticipated Collections Addendum must be signed before access to the Program can be granted.  The MOA is the agreement between the SAVE Program and the agency in regards to the responsibility and use of the SAVE Program.  The Anticipated Collections Addendum addresses the financial responsibility of the agency.

SAVE will provide the agreements for signature to the agency.  The agency must review, sign, and return the agreements to the SAVE Program. 

STEP 3:  Obtain Access

SAVE determines the online system access method that best meets the needs and scope of the agency (refer to “SAVE Access Methods” for more information).  The agency will then be enrolled in the SAVE Program and assigned an account number.  Appropriate user identification numbers, authorization codes, instructions for accessing the online system, and training materials on performing verification queries are provided at this time.