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at this time, our company does not want to sponsor anymore visa candidates for jobs- would it be considered discrimination to put in job descriptions- US citizens preferred?
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posted at 6/25/2010 11:19 AM EDT
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at this time, our company does not want to sponsor anymore visa candidates for jobs- would it be considered discrimination to put in job descriptions- US citizens preferred?
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posted at 6/25/2010 11:43 AM EDT
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Those exact words...probably. Words that state you will only accept applications from those not requiring sponsorship will be fine.


Few jobs in the US actually require US Citizenship.
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posted at 7/1/2010 6:54 AM EDT
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Would advise against using "U.S. Citizens Preferred". That could de considered national origin discrimination against those people who have a right to work in the U.S. but are not citizens. On the other hand, you are not required to sponsor anyone who does not have the right to work and you can ask that question on your application or specify that requirement in ads.
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posted at 7/1/2010 8:24 AM EDT
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good question. Would it be ok to state sponsorship policies on the application upfront?

When I worked in government international students would apply for positions but we were unable to sponsor them. We offered them informational interviews. It was a good learning experience for both of us and we tried to help them network as we would with any student who applied. I remember they were all very strong candidates.
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