What are the responsibilities of the employer when sponsoring an Immigrant Visa for a foreign worker?
Sponsoring a green card for a foreign worker means that the US- based employer is offering the worker full-time, permanent employment, once the immigrant visa is issued. “Permanent” means the same as for any offer of employment – without a fixed termination point, or indefinite. The employer must show the ability to pay the alien’s salary at the time that the priority date is set. The employer and the foreign worker must both have the intent to undertake the employment relationship. Though it is not clearly stated, we usually recommend that the foreign worker intend to remain with the sponsoring employer for at least six (6) months after the immigrant visa is issued, to show good intent.
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