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.
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Hiring Foreign Workers for Your Business: 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.
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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 a worker shows a Social Security card with an expiration date, is it valid for I-9 purposes?
What looks to be an expiration date may not be.
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As an Employer, Do I Need to Fire DACA Holders Following Trump's Announcement?
Find out how the DACA termination announcement affects employees with DACA status, and the risk of liability for discrimination.
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What to Do If an Employee's Green Card or Other I-9 Documents Look Fake or Suspicious
What to do when that green card or other document just doesn't look right.
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Why Employees With TPS Might Legally Work Past Expiration Date on Work Permit
If your business employs non-citizens whose authorization to work is based on Temporary Protected Status (TPS), you should learn to deal with what happens when their Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) will expire.
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Typos, inconsistencies, and more obscure clues.
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ICE Told My Employer I Have No Work Papers: Now What?
If your name comes up among those whom ICE claims lack work authorization, and you are not authorized to work, you will likely need to resign or abandon your job.
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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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