Employer FAQ

I cannot fill my open positions with American workers and I want to hire non-US employees to work at my company, where do I begin?
Contact wap and we will discuss your immediate and long term needs.

What documentation should my non-US employees have?
At minimum, all international employees need a valid work visa, an I-94 Form and a Social Security number.  Other documentation varies depending on the visa program.  Contact wap for more information.

How long will employees be able to work for my company?
The length of work stay in the U.S. depends on which visa the employee is working under. 
J-1 visa: Up to 4 months
J-1 paid internship: Up to 18 months
H-2B visa:  Up to 10 months (determined by the U.S. Department of Labor) 
Q-1 visa: Up to 15 months. 

What international visas do International employees need to work at my company?
The type of visa necessary depends on the work being performed.
J-1 visa: If your workers are seasonal workers.
H-2B visa:  If you have a longer than three to four months term, intermittent or peak needs
Q-1 visa: If you are looking for someone to include in an international cultural exchange program.

What are the benefits to my company of using non-U.S. workers?
J-1 visa: Save on payroll taxes, no FICA or FUTA taxes, filling your unfilled seasonal work positions, motivated workers.
H-2B visa: Flexible start and end dates, large pool of available workers, workers that can only work for you.
Q-1 visa: Improve the authenticity of your companies cultural aspects, save on payroll taxes, no FICA or FUTA taxes, attract customers with cultural events, flexible start and end dates.