Do You Do Visas? A Straightforward Explanation of How to Sponsor Foreign National Employees.
“Will you now or in the future require sponsorship to work in the U.S.?” When a job applicant checks yes on Form I-9, what’s next? Sponsorship in this question refers to an employer facilitating the legal employment of a foreign worker. This involves assuming responsibility for the immigration application and ensuring compliance with all relevant immigration laws and regulations. In other words, you need to get an employment visa or work authorization. So, what does that even mean and where do you start? Join BAL’s immigration law experts as they provide straightforward answers to an often-hazy issue.
Learning Outcome: Learn general requirements for sponsoring a foreign national employee.
Learning Outcome: Learn the cost and time considerations associated with sponsorship.
Learning Outcome: Learn steps you need to take when filing for an employment visa.
Josiah Curtis
Josiah is a Partner in the Boston office of Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP where he provides strategic guidance to employers on all facets of the complex US business immigration process. He represents employers in the information technology, energy, insurance, management consulting, and legal industries before the US Department of Labor, US Department of Homeland Security, and US Department of State in addition to providing counsel regarding immigration compliance, program management, and corporate reorganizations. Josiah is an active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association where he serves on the national Department of Labor Liaison Committee and is a frequent speaker at the local and national levels on business immigration matters.
Josiah is also passionate about giving back to his community and provides pro bono counsel to a number of organizations including Doctors Without Borders and Kids in Need of Defense.
Gabriel Castro
