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How Can I Hire Immigrants for My Open Job Positions?

There are many reasons immigrants choose to come to the United States. One of those reasons is for better employment opportunities. As an employer, you know the value of a strong workforce in your company, regardless of an employee’s country of origin.

Immigrants often need a new employer’s help applying for a visa. To properly and efficiently assist your future employees, it is important to understand how employment visas work.

The two most common visas employees would apply for are EB-2s and EB-3s. Below are the main differences between each visa.


EB-2s

The EB-2 preference category is for persons with “exceptional ability” and whose jobs require
a more advanced education. Applicants must already have the degree needed for the position or its equivalent, and evidence of said degree.

Those without a degree but who have an “exceptional ability” must be able to show evidence of said ability, which means meeting at least three of the necessary criteria. They include:

  • Letters documenting at least 10 years of full-time experience in an occupation
  • A license or certification to practice an occupation
  • Evidence of earning a salary for services that demonstrate the ability
  • Membership in a professional association
  • Recognition for achievements or other significant contributions to an industry or field


EB-3s

The EB-3 preference category is for workers who are professionals, skilled workers and unskilled workers. These potential employees do not need to prove they have an advanced degree, but they do have other requirements:

  • Professionals: These applicants should have a U.S. degree or foreign degree equivalent
  • Skilled workers: These applicants must be able to prove they have at least two years of job experience or training
  • Unskilled workers: These applicants must be capable of performing unskilled labor, which requires fewer than two years of experience or training, that is not a temporary or seasonal position

All EB-3 applicants must have a labor certification; a permanent, full-time job offer; and be performing work for which qualified workers are not readily available in the U.S.


Similarities

Both EB-2 and EB-3 visas typically require you to obtain the approval of a PERM application from the U.S. Department of Labor before you can sponsor a potential employee for lawful permanent residence. Both applications also experience a large backlog for applicants from China and India, as these countries have large populations and a high demand for EB visas.

 

However, with the right paperwork and an understanding of what your potential employee needs to provide for an application to be successful, hiring a strong workforce from outside the U.S. can be incredibly rewarding.

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Sweta Khandelwal

Sweta completed her Masters in Law from the University of California, Los Angeles and her JD from the Faculty of Law, Delhi University in India and has been practicing law for 15+ years getting visas, green cards, and citizenship for 1000+ clients, 100+ companies across 50+ nationalities.

Sweta has been recognized as a ” Super Lawyer, Rising Star,” and as amongst the ” Top 40 under 40″ immigration attorneys in California (American Society of Legal Advocates). She is also the recipient of the Advocacy Award by the American Immigration Lawyers Association.

Sweta is also a chartered accountant — the equivalent of a CPA. This makes her uniquely positioned to understand the immigration needs of her business clients in the broader context of their corporate objectives.

Sweta is actively involved with immigration issues and immigrant communities in various capacities. She has assumed key roles at the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), both at the local and national level. She has been a past chair at the Santa Clara Valley Chapter at AILA and has also been involved in various practice area committees at AILA National. Sweta has addressed multiple conferences/forums in the United States and worldwide on immigration and business issues.

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