Processing Delays And Taking A Proactive Approach To Green Card Sponsorship

The past couple of years have resulted in significant changes in how individuals view their employment and the benefits they derive from it. Both employers and employees are rethinking their needs and attempting to adjust to a shifting job market. The "Great Resignation" in 2021 saw employees leaving their jobs in large numbers and looking for better opportunities elsewhere. For employers seeking to hire and retain talented workers, it has led to a re-evaluation of what they can offer to remain competitive.

When an employer sponsors a foreign national for a nonimmigrant visa, one of the considerations that needs to be addressed are the long-term plans for this employee. Does the company have a permanent need for this individual? Can the company justify the time and costs associated with keeping the individual work authorized? From the employee standpoint, whether the company is willing to sponsor the employee for a green card is likely a driving force in their