Procedures to Sponsor a Worker for a Temporary Visa

Get ready for forms and bureaucracy: The U.S. government will require you, as the employer, to fill out forms, communicate with a variety of government agencies, and otherwise prove that you've got good reason to need non-U.S. labor for the position you're trying to fill.

Application Procedures for Nonimmigrant Visas

How to Sponsor a Worker for a Temporary, Nonimmigrant Visa

Detailed information on what tasks the employer must complete in order to sponsor a worker for a temporary U.S. visa.
How to Sponsor a Foreign Worker Who's Already in the U.S. for an E-2 Visa

The application process is completely different when seeking a new status for a worker in the U.S. rather than applying for an entry visa.
How to Sponsor a Foreign Worker (Coming From Outside the U.S.) for an E-2 Visa

Learn about the application form and documents required to sponsor a worker for a treaty investor visa.
FAQs About R-1 Religious Worker Visas

Looking to get a U.S. R-1 visa to work with a church or other religious organization? Here are answers to some questions you might have.

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Ongoing Responsibilities as a Worker's Sponsor

What Files Must Employer Keep Regarding H-1B Workers?

Employers hiring foreign workers take on multiple responsibilities, such as to retain the immigration paperwork that the employer created or collected in connection with the sponsorship process.

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