Employers in the US can hire foreign workers for temporary or seasonal jobs through the Department of Labor's (DOL) H-2A and H-2B programs when there are no US workers available to do the work. Before hiring foreign workers, employers must get approval from several government agencies.
Series ategory odes 09: Individuals with a pending Adjustment of Status application. 10: Individuals eligible for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) 20, 22, 24, 26, 31: For spouses and children of specific types of visa holders, including H1B, L1, and E visa holders.
Employees must have one of these qualifying eligibility categories to receive an automatic extension of their employment authorization and/or EAD validity: A03, A05, A07, A08, A10, A17, A18, C08, C09, C10, C16, C20, C22, C24, C26, C31, and A12 or C19.
The good news is that these two categories mean the same thing—both refer to individuals who have filed Form I-485 (Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status) and are waiting for their green card approval.
Other foreign nationals whose immigration status authorizes them to work in the United States without restrictions may also use Form I-765 to apply to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) for an EAD that shows such authorization.
Yes, you can file Forms I-130, I-485, and I-765 together, depending on your situation.
Employment Authorization Form I-765 CategoryDescription (c)(8) Asylum application under ABC Agreement (c)(9) Pending adjustment of status under Section 245 of the Act (c)(10) Suspension of deportation applicants (filed before April 1, 1997) Cancellation of Removal applicants Cancellation applicants under NACARA54 more rows •
Yes, a U.S. company can hire international workers abroad. However, hiring overseas employees comes with unique challenges, such as navigating foreign tax and employment regulations, correctly classifying international workers, and running global payroll.
U.S. employers are required by law to verify the employment eligibility of all workers they employ in the United States, regardless of their immigration status, by processing a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification.
Job Boards: Use job boards like Indeed, Glassdoor, and LinkedIn to find job postings that offer visa sponsorship. Direct Applications: Apply directly on company websites for positions that interest you. Recruitment Agencies: Consider working with recruitment agencies that specialize in placing foreign workers.