how do you determine if the company is capable of sponsoring a foreign worker?

Question

Before signing a contract with the employer, how will i know that the co. is capable of sponsoring me for H1B or working visa

Answer 1

Employers are considered to be H1B dependent if they have less than 25 workers and more than 7 H1B workers; between 26 to 50 workers and more than 12 H1b workers; or more than 50 workers with 15% or more of them being H-1B foreign nationals. In this case, H1B dependent employer must fulfill 2 additional requirements.


Displacement of U.S. workers: An H-1B dependent employer must attest that by hiring a H-1B worker, it is not displacing any U.S. worker for a similar position within 90 days before or after filing a H1B petition.


Recruitment efforts: The H1B dependent employer must also attest to making good faith attempts to recruit U.S. workers and offering prevailing wages for this position. When hiring an H1B worker, it is important for employers to recognize the attendant responsibilities that they must shoulder. Although the requirements are not excessively burdensome, the employer is required to maintain some paperwork to demonstrate its compliance with the law. A clear understanding and fulfillment of these requirements will minimize possible civil penalties and ensure that the employer will be permitted to petition for future H-1B workers.

Answer 2

If there are no qualified employees for a position in a company, it is more likely whtt the company will source out from other countries and you have to know that fact.

Answer 3

Ask them.

Also talk to the other employees and see if anyone has been sponsored recently.

Answer 4

Just ask it !