{"id":6292,"date":"2023-08-22T18:34:27","date_gmt":"2023-08-22T18:34:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cloud03.titletapsites.com\/testblog\/?p=6292"},"modified":"2023-08-25T20:09:23","modified_gmt":"2023-08-25T20:09:23","slug":"legally-hire-non-citizen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cloud03.titletapsites.com\/testblog\/blog\/legally-hire-non-citizen\/","title":{"rendered":"How Can I Legally Hire a Non-Citizen as an Employee?"},"content":{"rendered":"
Employers can legally hire non-U.S. citizens by following specific procedures and complying with relevant immigration laws. There are over a dozen of work visa categories and it important for employers and prospective employees to understand which category is pertinent, and to follow the appropriate steps to apply to work in the United States. Here is a high level overview of steps to ensure legal hiring:<\/p>\n
It is not illegal to hire non-citizens who have proper work authorization in the United States. However, employers must adhere to immigration laws and ensure that they do not engage in discriminatory hiring practices. The Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) prohibits employers from discriminating against individuals based on their citizenship or immigration status during the hiring process.<\/p>\n
Individuals with the right combination of skills, education, and\/or career experience, may be able to live and work in the United States for multiple years or even permanently by seeking an employment-based immigrant visa.<\/p>\n