

to verify an applicant’s valid status in the U.S. Specifically, it is used by Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) agencies throughout the U.S. The Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements ( SAVE) program is a service run by the Department of Homeland Security that helps federal, state and local benefit-issuing agencies, institutions, and licensing agencies determine the immigration status of benefit applicants so only those entitled to benefits receive them.

This article explains the SAVE verification process. It all works well most of the time however, there are instances in which the SAVE system does not have correct records and information and, as a result, delays in the application process are inevitable. The SAVE system is run by DHS and allows states and agencies to confirm an individual’s status and eligibility to certain benefits. Unknown to many, the SAVE system allows DMV agencies throughout the United States to verify valid status of driving license applicants (where this is required).
