Employer Immigration Assistance in Albuquerque

Immigration laws and procedures impact employers in many different ways. Every employer is legally required to verify that their employees are authorized to work. The employment eligibility verification process includes completing Form 1-9 when a new employee is hired. The form must be completed no later than three days after the employee's start date. If Form 1-9 is not completed properly, or the ineligible workers are hired, the employer may be subject to fines, exclusion from bidding on government contracts, incarceration and asset seizure.

In our current global economy, many employers also have an interest in hiring foreign workers. The foreign worker employment process involves starts with the acquisition of a labor certification from the U.S. Department of Labor. Certification requires an employer to demonstrate that there are no U.S. workers available to perform the work for wages that are equal to or greater than the existing wages for that particular type of job. After certification, the employer must file an Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

There are various types of employment visas that can be obtained, depending on the type of work that will be performed by the foreign national, and if the job is permanent or temporary. A qualified Albuquerque immigration lawyer should be consulted regarding any employment-based immigration issue to ensure compliance with applicable statutes and requirements.

Immigration Attorney in Albuquerque

Hiring a foreign worker can be an extremely complicated process, and involve various government agencies such as the:

• U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
• Department of State
• Federal Department of Labor
• State Department of Labor

An immigration lawyer from Maney & Gordon, P.A. can review your foreign worker requirements and discuss how to obtain labor certification and a foreign worker visas. We have represented corporate clients, educational institutions and non-profits for over 35 years in immigration matters, and can help you achieve your hiring objectives. Our firm provides focused and efficient legal services and assistance with USCIS and Department of Labor compliance, labor certification, work visas, the PERM process, permanent residency (green card), citizenship and deportation defense.

Contact an Albuquerque immigration lawyer for skilled legal advice and assistance with foreign worker employment.

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