Immigration-Related Questions Employers Can Legally Ask

Types of Questions Employers Can Ask

Employers are legally permitted to ask the following questions related to immigration status:

• Are you legally authorized to work in [country name]?
• Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for an employment visa?

Importance of Employment Visas

Employment visas are crucial for non-citizens who need sponsorship from an employer to relocate to the United States for a specified period to perform work duties. An employer must sponsor the employee, who may require an H-1B visa or similar visa status.

Recent Trends

In recent years, there have been efforts by some noncitizens to challenge the scope of immigration-related questions that employers are allowed to ask. These efforts have aimed to protect the rights of non-citizens and ensure fair hiring practices.