Hiring Overseas Contractor With Green Card In Washington
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U.S. companies can hire non-U.S. citizens as independent contractors without a work visa, provided the contractor performs the work from outside the U.S.
Employers cannot discriminate against individuals when hiring, firing, or recruiting because the individuals are or are not US citizens, or because of their immigration status or type of employment authorization.
While specific industries, such as defense contracting, may impose citizenship requirements due to federal mandates, most roles are accessible to qualified Green Card holders.
First, employers must seek certification through the U.S. Department of Labor. Below you will find a link to documents and forms. Once the application is certified/approved, the employer must petition the U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services for a visa.
As an employer, you may require the services of an alien to work at your company or business. If the individual is already a permanent resident (Green Card holder), you may hire that individual, but you must comply with the employment verification requirements.
United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) regulations require that non-citizens apply for and obtain work authorization before they can be lawfully employed. This process often takes several months and may be delayed even longer by diplomatic complications.
As an employer, you may require the services of an alien to work at your company or business. If the individual is already a permanent resident (Green Card holder), you may hire that individual, but you must comply with the employment verification requirements.
First, your employer is required to get an approved Labor Certification from the United States Department of Labor (DOL). Second, your employer must file an immigrant petition on your behalf (Form I-140). Third, you are required to either adjust status (Form I-485) or apply for your immigrant visa (Form DS-260).
As an employer, you may require the services of an alien to work at your company or business. If the individual is already a permanent resident (Green Card holder), you may hire that individual, but you must comply with the employment verification requirements.
The short answer to this question is yes — as long as your employer allows it. If you have the right visa and don't overstay your welcome, you can work remotely from abroad even if you're not a permanent resident of the country you work from.
