The new form for foreign employees

The form I-9 to request qualified foreign workers has changed and will be implemented as of May 1, 2020.

The US welcomes thousands of foreign employees annually who constantly help boost the economy and create balance in the country.

Qualified employees must meet several requirements in order to come to the US:

1. Have a valid diploma that demonstrates the corresponding studies in the work area.
2. There must be no Americans available for the required job and therefore foreigners are required.
3. They must focus on a specialized area of a company.
4. They must know in depth the requirements of the position they applied for.

Typically, the local employer must submit the petition to the US Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) in order to bring qualified workers.

Due to the Coronavirus situation, USCIS is receiving all applications online.

Both employer and employee must complete Form I-9 and submit it virtually for review and approval.

There are multiple reasons why the employer must complete the form as well:

1. Verify the veracity of the local company.
2. Verify the identity of the foreign worker.
3. Guarantee the benefit that the foreign employee grants to the local company.
4. Demonstrate that the employee has the necessary skills to help with the company’s progress.

Form I-9

USCIS made some changes to the I-9 form and gave employers more time to review and complete it correctly.

That is why the new form must be used from May 1, 2020.

Due to the pandemic, USCIS offices are not offering face-to-face services right now and employers fear that their request will be denied for filling out the new I-9 form incorrectly.

However, there are entities specialized in business immigration processes that can help you complete the form and avoid rejection.

For more information on how to complete the new I-9 form, you can click the following link.

Specialized help in times of crisis

The economic crisis that COVID-19 brought is devastating for everyone.

Therefore, when the crisis ends and the contagion curve decreases, it is necessary for local companies to be ready to offer support to the country’s economy.

Plenty of applications for foreign workers have been submitted and the annual limit has been already completed.

Accepted foreign workers will come to the US the following fiscal year beginning in October, 2020.

There are still many possibilities to obtain a temporary work permit in the US.

Now is the right time to fill out the forms with experienced attorneys to organize the necessary documentation properly.

That way, thousands of foreign employees will be able to come to the US and help us balance the current crisis.

Skilled workers are an essential part of the growth of local companies and that is why we must try to follow the process correctly.

We are committed to help our clients in order to progress despite the current circumstances with the COVID-19.

If you have any questions about an immigration issue or relating to a case you may have currently in progress, then please don’t hesitate to contact us for a FREE Phone Consultation with one of our expert immigration attorneys.

Simply call Motion Law today at: (202) 918-1799.