Employing non-U.S. citizens in your California business
As a California business owner or manager, you may encounter a time when you need someone with a particular expertise. Your search for the right person may lead you outside the United States, and you need to know whether you can bring that individual into the country to work.
Before that individual may enter the country to work for you, you should make sure that he or she enters and remains in the country legally. Following the requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act could accomplish this goal.
Specialty occupations
You may employ certain non-immigrants who work in specialty occupations such as the following:- Teachers
- Engineers
- Computer programmers
- Physical therapists
- Medical doctors
Types of visas available
You may seek the following non-immigrant visas for those in the identified specialty occupations:- H-1B1 for those from Singapore and Chile
- E-3 for those from Australia
- H-1B for all others
General information you must disclose in visa applications
You, as the employer, must file certain paperwork that must verify and include the following regarding the worker or workers:- Pay and benefits
- Inform appropriate parties
- Provide equal working conditions
- No future or ongoing lockout or strike