CORONA VIRUS / COVID-19 ADVISORY

Due to the health risks posed by the Corona Virus tragedy, our office is following the directives of the governor of California in order to minimize the risks to our staff, our clients and our community. Our office will continue to operate fully, as it has thus far, observing our normal schedule, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. We will continue to schedule appointments to meet with clients and will do this via ZOOM or Telephone only.

If you would like to schedule an appointment with any of our lawyers or staff members, please do so by calling our office at 619-291-1112. You can also contact us via e-mail at [email protected]janbejar.com

Thank you for your understanding.

AVISO DE CORONA VIRUS / COVID-19

Debido a los riesgos para la salud planteados por la tragedia del Virus Corona, nuestra oficina está siguiendo las directivas del gobernador de California para minimizar los riesgos para nuestro personal, nuestros clientes y nuestra comunidad. Nuestra oficina seguirá funcionando a pleno, como lo ha hecho hasta ahora, cumpliendo con nuestro horario habitual, de lunes a viernes de 8:30 a.m. a 5:30 p.m. Continuaremos programando citas para reunirnos con los clientes y lo haremos solo a través de ZOOM o por teléfono.

Si desea programar una cita con alguno de nuestros abogados o miembros del personal, hágalo llamando a nuestra oficina al 619-291-1112. También puede contactarnos por correo electrónico a [email protected]

Gracias por su comprensión.

Resolving Immigration ProblemsIn An Honest & Responsible Manner

How does one get Foreign Labor Certification?

When foreign nationals want to come to the United States for work purposes, they must obtain the appropriate visas for their specific jobs. Before this is even possible, in many cases, employers must obtain what is called Foreign Labor Certification in order to show the government the need to hire immigrant workers. How do employers in California and elsewhere apply for Foreign Labor Certification?

When an employer wishes to hire non-U.S. workers, he or she must provide evidence that there are no qualified U.S. workers for their needs. The process of labor certification is in place for this purpose. Depending on employment type, the way in which one might obtain labor certification may vary. An immigrantion attorney and the Department of Labor can both offer further details about the steps that must be taken for one’s specific needs.

After the Department of Labor approves a labor certification application, employers then must seek the appropriate authorization from immigrantion authorities. Certification is actually only needed by employers hiring those in need of H-1B, H-2A and H-2B visa classifications. The approved labor certification must be submitted with the visa application in order for it to even be considered.

While obtaining Foreign Labor Certification may sound as simple as mailing in a form to the Department of Labor, it may not be all that easy. Employers in California and elsewhere who desire to hire qualified individuals from outside the United States will need to provide sufficient proof of their qualifications, and the overall value they can add to companies compared to workers already residing in the country. An immigrantion attorney can assist employers in this process in order to ensure that all the necessary information is appropriately and timely submitted, and can provide further help if any issues arise.

Source: uscis.org, “What is a Foreign Labor Certification?”, Accessed on July 6, 2016

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