HR Legal & Compliance Excellence: George Ernst on 2024 H-1B Sponsorship Tips for Employers

In an article published on December 29, 2023, for HR.com’s HR Legal & Compliance Excellence magazine, Little Rock Partner George Ernst discusses the challenges associated with the H-1B visa program, including restrictions of new visas and the process of sponsoring foreign nationals.

“The best strategy for a successful H-1B submission is to work with immigration counsel to navigate the many steps and deadlines and ensure compliance with the H-1B visa program,” he states. “Finally, because the H-1B visa program only allows for a maximum of six years of work authorization – with some limited exceptions – employers should begin discussing longer-term solutions, such as employment sponsorship for permanent residency, such as a green card, with immigration counsel as early as possible. In immigration, the more planning and time an employer has, the better the results.”

You can read the full article on the HR.com website.