Recruiting Foreign Nationals for U.S. Employment 

The range of positions filled by foreign nationals is far reaching, ranging from professional sports, to tech, agriculture, seasonal resorts, engineers and health care professionals. Often, employment necessitates application for a visa. Without immigration and visas, many jobs in the U.S. would go unfilled – from harvesting crops to surgeons in operating rooms. In the next section we will look more into the details of visa programs that enable foreign nationals to work in the U.S. 

 

Visa Programs 

Hospitals, engineering firms and tech businesses often have someone in HR who handles visa matters. The process requires vigilance and follow-ups. Recruiting, staffing and employee expectations depend on the process being done right. 

Foreign nationals that do not have permanent resident status; a green card, must obtain a visa that will permit them to work in the U.S. The type of work involved, and qualifications define most of the categories, which are provided in the text.