* Employment: Foreign Nationals

Foreign Nationals Seeking Employment in the United States
To work legally in the United States:

1. Apply for an Employment Authorization Document (EAD), or work permit with United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
2. Complete Form I-9 - Employment Eligibility Verification with your employer
3. Your employer may also file a request (petition) on your behalf

You may need to meet certain educational and/or professional criteria to apply for a particular position. Review information on the recognition of:

• Foreign educational and professional qualifications
• Foreign professional licenses and credentials

Employers Seeking to Hire Foreign Nationals
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) requires that companies:

• Meet certain conditions for hiring foreign workers
• Obtain a certification before hiring certain foreign nationals

By law, you must ensure all your employees may work in the United States, regardless of their citizenship or national origin.

USCIS provides general information for employers looking to hire foreign workers.

Enforcement of Immigration-Related Employment Compliance
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) carries out worksite enforcement investigations.

Assistance or information
For general information, or if you need assistance:

• United States: Call USCIS at 1-800-375-5283 (TTY: 1-800-767-1833), or the appropriate E-Verify program support line
• Abroad: Contact the nearest USCIS international office, or a U.S. Embassy or Consulate

Need More Information? Try These Additional Resources:

• Foreign Nationals Teaching in the United States
• Immigration: Based on Employment
• Social Security: Benefits for Non-Citizens
• Social Security: Number Verification Services for Employers
• Visas: Temporary Workers
• ICE: IMAGE Program
• USCIS: Immigration and Naturalization Forms

The short link for this FAQ is http://1.usa.gov/q5BcbZ