As an employer, you are responsible for checking to make sure that your new hires are authorized to work in the United States. This is not as simple as it might sound. Other than U.S. citizens, a wide array of immigrants are allowed to work, including green card holders, asylees and refugees, some nonimmigrant (temporary) visa holders who have work permits, and more. Learn more about the various possibilities and your obligations here.
Hiring Foreign Workers in the U.S.: First Things to Know
Start here for an understanding of the various legal ways to hire foreign-born workers for your business.
Legal Pitfalls of Hiring Undocumented Immigrant Workers
U.S. law makes employers a central player in carrying out immigration restrictions; learn more about your role here.
Can I Hire a Worker Whose Social Security Card Says "Valid Only With DHS Authorization"?
I run a small landscaping company that sometimes hires workers from other countries, but I’ve come across a situation that I’ve never seen before.
If Worker Shows Social Security Card With an Expiration Date, Is It Valid for I-9 Purposes?
What looks to be an expiration date may not be.
How to Spot a Fake Permanent Resident Card
Typos, inconsistencies, and more obscure clues.
What Employers Should Do After E-Verify Issues a Tentative Nonconfirmation for an Employee
A TNC is not a final judgment on an employee -- but you will likely need to take further action.