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Hiring
Non-Citizens

How do I know if someone

is authorized to work in the US? 

The answer to this question depends on their status. Here is a basic road map to get you started and some resources to keep you going.  

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© Kimberly Gardner 2022

Status Pathways

Employer-Sponsored visa?
Green Card Holder?
  • Ready to work

  • No additional cost

Visa Holders
  • Petition needed

  • Additional cost

An individual who does not reside in the US can be invited to work in the US through a work visa. 

Employers select a specific candidate for a role in the company, then petition and pay for an employer-sponsored visa.

A highly skilled international worker that US employers hire to fill specific positions at their companies. An employer sponsored visa is needed.

Immigrant
Non-Immigrant

A Permanent Resident card or Lawful Permanent Resident card. This allows non-citizens to work without restriction in the US.

 

If someone is still waiting for their Green Card, they could still be eligible to work. Check for an I-551 stamp in their passport.

Green Card?

A non-US citizen who already lives in the country. If this individual has a green card, they are ready to work

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Have you found excellent local talent but are uncertain about the hiring process? Here is a step-by-step guide with additional resources.
Hiring Immigrant Workers
Are you in need of someone with a special set of skills and abilities? Having trouble hiring locally? Hire internationally. 
Hiring Non-immigrant Workers
There are many paths to a Green Card. Find the best solution for you. 
How do People Get Green Cards?

A step-by-step guidewith links to additional resources.


Can Employers Petition for a
Person to Get a Green Card?

Routes and Resources

Every situation is unique.
Find the solutions 
that fit your business. 

A word from your future employees... 

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Mercy 

I would like to tell US employers to not be afraid to help immigrants to grow. We can offer them an excellent job, with high quality and production, and a love for what we do. 
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