U.S. Employers
U.S. Employer Immigration Process
If you are a United States company seeking to bring aboard foreign workers, the immigration processes may seem like a maze. From the number of agencies involved to the various issues that need to be addressed and often persuasively argued in order for a petition to be approved. Furthermore, your obligations as an employer extend beyond simply obtaining the approval. For example for H-1B petitions, a Public Information File must be maintained for each H-1B foreign national and the wage paid must be the greater of the actual wage paid to others or the prevailing wage.
PERM Employer Labor Certification
PERM Employer Labor Certification is the first step for employers who wish to sponsor a foreign national to become a permanent resident. The PERM process requires conducting a test of the US employment market and attesting that there are no qualified US workers who are qualified and willing to accept the specific position offered. The PERM process is complex and language that must appear in the Form ETA 9089 is frequenly unclear based on simply answering the questions posed on the form. PERM applications are usually filed electronically, audited with some regularity and are very time-sensitive.
Getting started with Business Immigration Services
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Immigration Policy
Whether an employer wishes to hire a foreign national only on a temporary basis or does not want to commit to sponsoring a foreign national for permanent residence, it may be wise to inform the beneficiary of this fact. At Maged & Rost, we can help you draft an Immigration Policy for your organization that will address what – if any – expectations foreign workers should have regarding their prospects for remaining in the United States permanently or even temporarily.
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Develop a Budget
Attorneys at Maged & Rost will work with you to develop a budget allowing you to estimate, to a reasonable degree of certainty, what the quarterly or annual immigration-related expenses will be for your company or organization. The law requires that some immigration-related fees be borne by the employer while the foreign worker is permitted to pay for others. This is made clear to you when budgeting so that your organization can determine a uniform policy as to legal and filing fee payments for immigration matters. Because Maged & Rost bills a flat fee on a per-case basis – which is outlined in our standard Letter of Engagement – there are no surprise or excessive hourly charges to speak of.
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Corporate HR Management
Corporate HR management is provided with a unique, secure username and password that allows access to all cases handled by Maged & Rost via our top-notch case management system. This allows HR management to verify the progress of a particular case within the firm, complete our online questionnaires, and review or amend information related to the company that is in the Maged & Rost database. Moreover, company representatives can decide what information may be viewed by foreign nationals and may even submit new applications using this efficient, time-saving tool.
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Skilled Lawyers Offering Ongoing Legal Support
Maged & Rost has successfully handled hundreds of business immigration matters varying from simple temporary visas to applications for permanent residence in the most challenging categories. Our attorneys are skilled at accurately evaluating our clients’ cases and at preparing and presenting them in a manner that makes their approval likely. An additional benefit of working with our firm is that we offer ongoing legal support so that you and your organization are always “connected” with us.