Hiring Non-U.S. Workers
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 Non-U.S. Workers: The Basics
Hiring Non-U.S. Workers: The Basics
Hiring Non-U.S. Workers: The Basics
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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.
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Legal Pitfalls of Hiring Undocumented Immigrants
U.S. law makes employers a central player in carrying out immigration restrictions; learn more about your role here.
FAQs About Hiring Non-U.S. Workers
FAQs About Hiring Non-U.S. Workers
FAQs About Hiring Non-U.S. Workers
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Q&A: Does employer need to complete a new I-9 for a rehired employee?
How employer should act depends on company policy and on the completion date of the previous I-9.
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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.
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Q&A: 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.
Checking and Maintaining Documents for I-9 Purposes
Checking and Maintaining Documents for I-9 Purposes
Checking and Maintaining Documents for I-9 Purposes
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Typos, inconsistencies, and more obscure clues.
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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.
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