Answers to the Most Common Business Immigration Questions from HR Professionals
Giselle Carson Feb 1, 2023 in FAQ
In celebration of a brighter future, I am starting a new section dedicated to answering common business immigration questions that I receive from our clients. This way, you can open the newsletter and see what other similarly situated professionals want to know — answers to questions that will also help you! Here is the first question and answer, based on ongoing shifts on our workforce: Common Business Immigration Question #1: What Is the Impact of […]
Continue ReadingEmployers can help potential foreign national employees obtain a green card based on employment through the PERM labor certification process. To sum it up, they need to follow a few steps:
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Have you experienced the frustration of wanting to hire someone with an expired EAD? You’ve completed the arduous process of finding the perfect candidate for the job. This person fits the bill perfectly. Beyond having the necessary skills and experience, they also have the right personality and attitude to fit into the team seamlessly. Better yet, everyone agrees that this candidate is the one! Now comes time for the onboarding process. You’re filling out the […]
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Welcome back to our FAQ series about the PERM Labor Certification Process. In the last post, we covered Phase 1: Developing a strong case strategy and outline The very important determination of the job title and requirements Employer registrations for PERM and State Workforce Agency The subsequent analysis, strategy, drafting, and filing of the prevailing wage determination Before filing the PERM Labor Certification (LC), the Department of Labor (DOL) requires employers to complete very specific […]
Continue ReadingWhat Immigration-Related Questions Can Employers Ask During the Hiring Process?
Giselle Carson Jan 24, 2023 in FAQ
Employers often ask me: “What pre-employment questions are permissible to ask to help me determine whether a prospective candidate requires immigration sponsorship?” Employers cannot legally deny protected individuals employment because of their real or perceived immigration or citizenship status. Yet they may want to ask immigration-related questions for practical purposes. Permissible Immigration-Related Questions Until recently, employers were only allowed to use the following two immigration-related questions for pre-hire screening: Are you authorized to work in […]
Continue ReadingFact pattern: Our top candidate is on H-1B status and says his prior job was terminated. He is on his 60-day grace period and anxious to start working for us. How does the H-1B 60-day grace period work? What do we need to know to hire this candidate? Here are some key things to know about the 60-day grace period. What is the 60- day grace period? First, let me say – this is a […]
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