Hiring and Employing Foreign Nationals in the US: Overview

Resource type: Practice Note: Overview

Status: Maintained

Jurisdiction: USA

This Note addresses immigration concepts for the employment of foreign nationals in the US. The Note provides information on the US immigration system and an overview of nonimmigrant and immigrant visa classifications that may be used by employers.

Michael Droke and Craig Peterson, Dorsey & Whitney LLP, with PLC Labor & Employment

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Resource ID: 0-500-9967
Products: PLC UK Employment, PLC US Labor & Employment, PLC US Law Department
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