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Immigration advice for businesses
In the United States, an employment visa is a permit that allows a foreign national to work and, in many cases, to reside permanently in the country.
Unlike in other countries, the U.S. system is highly specific and is divided primarily into two main categories: Temporary Visas (Nonimmigrant) and Permanent Resident Visas (Immigrant/Green Card).
Employment-based visa
Asylum Program
Asylum in the United States is a legal protection mechanism designed for people who are already on U.S. soil (or at a port of entry) and fear returning to their home country due to persecution or a well-founded fear of persecution.
Unlike “refugee” status (which is applied for from outside the U.S.), asylum is sought once the person sets foot on U.S. soil.
Who is eligible?
To obtain asylum, the applicant must demonstrate that the persecution they face is based on at least one of these five protected categories:
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Race
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Religion
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Nationality
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Political opinion
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Membership in a particular social group (this may include sexual orientation, gender identity, or certain family ties, depending on the case).
Employment Eligibility Verification
In the United States, compliance with Form I-9 (Verification of Employment Eligibility) is a strict legal requirement enforced by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Errors can result in severe fines for each incorrect form.
For this reason, human resources consulting firms and immigration law firms offer a variety of specialized services to ensure that companies comply with the law..