How Do I Hire a Foreign National for Short-Term Employment in the United States?

This customer guide covers a complex area of U.S. law and Government regulations. If in doubt, employers may wish to consult specialists in this area to ensure they proceed correctly. Employers sometimes need to hire foreign labor when there is a shortage of available U.S. workers to fill certain jobs. Under certain conditions, U.S. immigration law may allow a U.S. employer to file a Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker, with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) on behalf of a prospective foreign national employee. Upon approval of the petition, the prospective employee may apply for admission to the United States, or for a change of nonimmigrant status while in the United States, to temporarily work or to receive training.

Full article

###

For more information on this or any other topics contact the offices of  J. David Peña at 305.373.5550 or info@myvisausa.com