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A Two-Headed Monster – the New I-9 Form

Recruiters today know that qualified candidates for a wide variety of positions may come from just about any part of the globe. Both U.S. citizen candidates and international candidates have at least one thing in common, however. An Employment Eligibility Form – the so called “I-9” – must be … [Read more...]

Multinational Executives and Managers: Who Qualifies?

Carl Shusterman, Managing Partner, Law Offices of Carl Shusterman

Multinational corporations located in the United States generate countless jobs for U.S. citizens nationwide. Of course, they also employ executives and managers who are foreign nationals. These multinational executives and managers may be starting up new business operations in the U.S. on behalf … [Read more...]

The Conrad State 30: A Key to Physician Recruitment

Carl Shusterman, Managing Partner, Law Offices of Carl Shusterman

President Obama recently signed a bill extending the Conrad 30 Program for three more years. Here’s how the bill impacts physician recruitment, and has the potential to help alleviate the physician shortage. As healthcare recruiters are well aware, the United States is in the midst of a … [Read more...]

Make Sure to Comply With Immigration Anti-Discrimination Laws

Carl Shusterman, Managing Partner, Law Offices of Carl Shusterman

Most professional recruiters today are no doubt aware that knowingly hiring or continuing to employ undocumented workers is a violation of U.S. immigration law. Violators can be assessed considerable fines and may be subject to criminal prosecution. What recruiters also should keep in mind is that … [Read more...]

Be Ready for H-1B Filing Season – The Numbers May Be Gone Sooner Than You Think

Carl Shusterman, Managing Partner, Law Offices of Carl Shusterman

Every spring and early summer the cycle repeats itself. The sounds of baseball emanate from playing fields nationwide, people marvel at the unpredictability of the weather, and employers neglect to file H-1B petitions on behalf of foreign-born professionals on time. As recruiters who work with … [Read more...]

Recruiting Canadian Physicians: Immigration Considerations

Carl Shusterman, Managing Partner, Law Offices of Carl Shusterman

One of the many challenges facing the U.S. health care system is a growing shortage of physicians. Projections released by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) and other organizations forecast a deficit of as many as 200,000 physicians by 2025. Physicians today are in short supply not … [Read more...]

Paying H-1B Filing Fees Makes Sense in the Long Run

Carl Shusterman, Managing Partner, Law Offices of Carl Shusterman

Recruiters with their eyes on the global talent pool know that the most efficient way to recruit and employ international professionals often is through the H-1B visa. This is an employment-based, temporary visa category for foreign-born workers whose jobs require at minimum a four-year degree or … [Read more...]

I-9s – Hot and Getting Hotter

Carl Shusterman, Managing Partner, Law Offices of Carl Shusterman

    I have had occasion to write about I-9s in this space in the past, but the topic simply won’t go away. In fact, it is hotter than ever and so merits another look. The I-9 is a document that must be completed for every employee a company hires. It verifies the identity and the … [Read more...]

Foreign Workers with "Specialized Knowledge"

Carl Shusterman, Managing Partner, Law Offices of Carl Shusterman

  In today’s economy, vast numbers of people work for international companies that have offices all over the globe. These include tens of thousands of foreign-born workers who are employed by companies overseas that have a parent, subsidiary, branch, or affiliate in the United States. Under … [Read more...]

Meet the Contributors of RecruitingTrends.com

Peterborough, NH (November 11, 2010) RecruitingTrends.com, the resource dedicated to serving and providing recruiting professionals with information about the latest trends in the industry, announced their latest lineup of Recruiting Trends Thought Leadership authors - who are selected from a broad … [Read more...]