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Taek-Ho Kwon (Stickanddice)
Member Username: Stickanddice
Post Number: 387 Registered: 11-2002
| Posted on Thursday, May 08, 2003 - 11:17 am: | |
Rijk, The problem is their country of origin. There wouldn't be much of a problem in most other countries in the world. I appreciate your insight. Cheers |
Rijk Rietveld (Rijk365gtb4)
Junior Member Username: Rijk365gtb4
Post Number: 194 Registered: 1-2002
| Posted on Thursday, May 08, 2003 - 10:40 am: | |
Taek We hire on a regular basis foreigners. Citizenship comes much later. If you want to let people work permanently in the States, you need to file for an H1 visum. Cost $1000 (without the lawyers). This will get them a permit for 3 years with an extention possibility of another 3 years, after which they can apply for citizenship. The process has not become easier after september 11, but it can still be done. If you want them to come for only a few weeks at a time, it can probably just be treated as a business trip if they remain registered and paid in the country of origin. Rijk |
Taek-Ho Kwon (Stickanddice)
Member Username: Stickanddice
Post Number: 384 Registered: 11-2002
| Posted on Thursday, May 08, 2003 - 4:11 am: | |
Whart, You've got mail! |
wm hart (Whart)
Intermediate Member Username: Whart
Post Number: 1028 Registered: 12-2001
| Posted on Wednesday, May 07, 2003 - 10:12 pm: | |
I think we have a couple of people in DC that do this for clients bringing employees in. Let me find out what's involved and what it costs. Email me at my office with your direct contact info, and worst case, i can refer you to somebody outside my office. Regards. [email protected] |
Taek-Ho Kwon (Stickanddice)
Member Username: Stickanddice
Post Number: 382 Registered: 11-2002
| Posted on Wednesday, May 07, 2003 - 7:28 pm: | |
Thanks Will, I am not particularly interested in having them obtain citizenship. Just enough to be allowed to come over for a couple of weeks at a time for business meetings etc. After loads of interviews I'm just finding it really hard to replace or even come close to the quality of work this team has provided me. Do you know of any firms you could recommend in this area? I have branches in Miami, New York, Boston, and San Francisco. I mostly work out of San Francisco and Boston though, so even though proximity is not of high priority, it would be preferrable to be in either of those two areas. I appreciate your help. Cheers |
wm hart (Whart)
Intermediate Member Username: Whart
Post Number: 1025 Registered: 12-2001
| Posted on Wednesday, May 07, 2003 - 11:39 am: | |
I am not an immigration lawyer, which is really what you need. And, beware of shysters who prey upon unsuspecting immigrants, to bilk them of money based on false promises of citizenship, etc. Probably best to go to a reputable firm that covers this specialty. Here is some general advice on the subject, but given that its free, i wouldn't rely on it entirely:http://www.employment-law.freeadvice.com/hiring/ One other thought: given all the issues attendant to national security, these laws may have changed. |
Taek-Ho Kwon (Stickanddice)
Member Username: Stickanddice
Post Number: 381 Registered: 11-2002
| Posted on Wednesday, May 07, 2003 - 10:51 am: | |
I am looking at hiring a lady and a gentleman from overseas for one of my companies. What is necessary to get this accomplished? What are the salary limitations, if any, etc? Here's the catch... The two potential employees are husband and wife. The country is Vietnam, and I'm really unsure of that country's relations to the U.S. I'm also aware that this looks like a cheap way to bring a family into the U.S, which it isn't. The couple started a business which did a lot of work in part of what my company does. I proposed to hire them and they decided that in order to help us they would have to devote all their time to me. Meaning, they would just rather be full time employees. I would need them to be able to travel to the U.S. every once in a while as well. Any help would be appreciated. |