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Every U.S. employer has a duty to verify its employees’ identity and work authorization documents, to help ensure its workforce is legally authorized to work in the United States. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) are launching E-Verify+, a new voluntary service, to simplify this requirement.
In today’s competitive job market, many employers struggle to fill positions. The Welcome Corps at Work program, run by the U.S. Department of State, offers a unique solution by introducing employers to a pool of talented refugees from around the world.
The H-1B visa program continues to be the most common pathway to hire specialized employees from abroad, and the registration period for the H-1B lottery is fast approaching.