We help businesses in all industries overcome the hurdles of recruiting outside the United States. No matter the visa needed, we’ll help expand your workforce.
Contact the American Immigration Law Group
314-416-8000Get help obtaining both temporary and permanent work visas. Let us listen to your story, inform you of U.S. immigration laws, explain the process involved, and complete the applications needed to ensure your foreign employees are authorized to work in the U.S.
We’ll simplify the process for obtaining permanent residence status in all five visa categories. Each category is specific to the type of worker and includes the following:
Satisfy your temporary staffing needs with the following visa categories:
Get the workers you need and avoid losing employees or the imposition of penalties and fines due to worksite non-compliance issues after a government audit. Immigration attorneys prevent violations down the road and offer solutions to make your workplace compliant with US immigration laws.
Without proper guidance during a merger or acquisition, employers might not consider how an employee’s immigration status might have changed during a transaction. Oversights could result in the loss of skilled workers and potential violations.
A business immigration lawyer can assess your new merger to discover your immigration needs and develop the best course of action. They will also inform you of the issues related to corporate restructuring and the consequences that may follow.
A “public access file” must be retained for each employee in H-1B status. Employers need to set up the public access file for the candidate, and they must retain a copy of the required records for one year starting on the last day that any H-1B visa holder is employed.
A work visa attorney ensures that public access files are filed correctly and helps you avoid Department of Labor investigations, civil and administrative penalties, payment of back wages, and disbarment from key immigration programs.
E-Verify is a free, Internet-based program operated by the U.S. federal government. The program compares an employee’s Form I-9 to U.S. government records. If the information matches, that employee can work in the United States.
If there’s a difference, E-Verify alerts the employer, and the employee is allowed to work while they resolve the problem within eight days. The E-Verify program is voluntary for employers; however, enrollment is mandatory under certain circumstances. An experienced business immigration lawyer helps you avoid costly mistakes and guides you through the process.
All U.S. employers must complete an I-9 form every time they hire a new employee, regardless of whether the new hire is a citizen or non-citizen. Likewise, all employees must complete an I-9 form. This form verifies the identity and authorization of employees. An attorney informs you of your legal obligations and ensures you complete your form correctly.
The Mutual Agreement between Government and Employers (IMAGE) program was established to keep undocumented noncitizens from unlawfully acquiring jobs in the United States. This program educates employers on proper hiring procedures to prevent unauthorized employment. We’ll inform you of the many requirements for those seeking certification in IMAGE and make sure you know what to expect.