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All employers in the US are required upon hiring each new employee to confirm and document the employee's authorisation for US work on Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. This can involve an analysis by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) of the employer's ability to pay the proffered wage (USCIS.gov).myUSCIS is an organisational account through which employers can manage their obligations electronically.

An employer may hire American citizens and foreign nationals who are permanent residents (green card holders) without restriction and in any capacity. Other foreign nationals may be hired only in accordance with the terms of their US immigration status and visa.

There are two general immigration categories for foreign workers:

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   •ÌýÌýÌýÌý non-immigrants (temporary residents/workers), and

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   •ÌýÌýÌýÌý immigrants (permanent residents/workers)

Permanent Residence also known as Green Card status

Permanent resident status allows foreign nationals and their immediate family to live in the United States and work for any employer. The general application process and eligibility requirements can be found here.

Permanent worker immigration visas

Permanent worker immigrant visas are divided