Employers Sponsoring Immigrant Workers

How to Spot a Fake Green Card

For employers who see Permanent Resident Cards (“green cards”) frequently, it may be easy to spot a fake one from a mile away.

Risks to Hiring an Undocumented Nanny

If you have small children, the day may come when you decide to hire in-home, or even live-in child care – otherwise known as a nanny.

Labor Certification Audits: What to Expect

As an employer contemplating labor certification for a foreign worker, you are looking at a significant investment of time and money.

When the H-1Bs Run Out: Alternative Visas and Strategies

Say you’ve determined you qualify for a work-authorizing H-1B visa, and you’ve found an employer willing to sponsor you: The next issue you need t...

Choosing an Au Pair for In-Home Childcare

Au pairs, by definition, come from another country; it’s a special visa program run partly by the U.S. State Department (DOS), allowing young peop...

Beware of Au Pair Scams: Fly-by-Night Agencies and Fake Applicants

Choosing Your Sponsoring Au Pair Agency

Before hiring an au pair to care for your children, you’ll need to choose a qualified au pair sponsoring agency -- one that has received authoriza...

Legal Pitfalls of Hiring Undocumented Immigrants

Before 1986, employers didn’t risk much in hiring undocumented immigrants. The worst that could happen was simply losing a worker through deportatio...

Hiring Foreign Workers for Your Business: First Things to Know

If you’re recruiting for your business, you’ll want to make sure new hires are authorized to work in the United States.

Can I Help My Nanny Get a Green Card?

Many American families hire foreign nannies to take care of their children. Some families want the nanny to stay with them permanently, while others r...