What are the laws governing the hiring of foreign workers?

In Maine, the laws governing the hiring of foreign workers are governed by both federal and state regulations. At the federal level, employers must first obtain permission from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to bring in a foreign worker. The USCIS will then issue an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) to the prospective employee. At the state level, employers must apply for a state-level work permit for each prospective foreign worker. The employer will also need to provide information about the prospective foreign worker’s job and pay, as well as provide proof that the prospective employee meets all legal requirements for working in the United States. Additionally, employers must apply for a labor certification application through the U.S. Department of Labor in order to demonstrate that there are no qualified U.S. workers available for the open position. Upon receipt of the labor certification application, the employer must then submit the application to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. After obtaining all necessary documents and approvals, the employer may then hire the foreign worker.

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