Employer Immigration Compliance
Employer immigration compliance covers the duties businesses have when they hire people who are not U.S. citizens and when they sponsor foreign workers. Employers check that workers are allowed to work, keep records, and follow the rules of any sponsorship program they use. Agencies can audit employers, and the topic also covers fair treatment of workers during hiring.
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Hiring and sponsoring
Checking that hires are authorized to work is covered under I-9 Verification and E-Verify, and bringing in foreign workers through petitions is covered under Employer Sponsorship.
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The H-2B Visa for Temporary Foreign Workers
The H-2B visa program lets American businesses hire foreign workers for temporary, non-agricultural jobs. It serves as a pressure valve for seasonal industries facing…
About the H-2A Visa for Foreign Agricultural Workers
The H-2A visa program lets U.S. agricultural employers hire foreign nationals for temporary or seasonal farm jobs when American workers aren't available. It operates…
About the H-1B Visa Program
The H-1B visa allows U.S. employers to hire foreign professionals for "specialty occupations" that typically require a bachelor's degree or higher. Since its creation…