How Employee Sponsorship Opens Doors for Global Talent

What is Employee Sponsorship?

Employee sponsorship is a partnership where a company like PG acts as the official employer on record for foreign nationals, handling their visa requirements and employment details. This includes holding the H-1B visa, ensuring regular pay based on agreed rates, and managing critical aspects such as visa extensions, travel advisories, and any significant changes that could affect the consultant’s legal status in the U.S., such as relocation. For consultants, this means security and compliance in their journey toward building a career in the U.S. For companies, it means accessing a broader pool of talent without the typical risks associated with immigration compliance.

Why Sponsor an Employee?

The benefits of employee sponsorship go beyond simple legal compliance. For companies, it's an opportunity to access a global talent pool, many of whom are highly skilled in technical fields with a limited domestic supply. For foreign nationals, it's about securing the chance to live, work, and ultimately establish themselves in the U.S. with their families, thanks to opportunities like Green Card sponsorship, which Populus Group actively supports.

Roles and Responsibilities in Employee Sponsorship

The Employer’s Role

Populus Group takes on the comprehensive role of sponsoring the H-1B applicant’s petition with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). This involves demonstrating a legitimate employer/employee relationship and ensuring there is a real job opportunity at a guaranteed wage. It’s a commitment to the future of the consultant, supporting them from temporary work periods like OPT and CPT, through to H-1B status and ultimately, permanent residency.

Mitigating Risks for All Parties

Populus Group excels in risk mitigation by ensuring all involved parties—consultants and end clients—are safeguarded throughout the employment period. Visa management is proactive, with the internal team beginning extension processes well in advance of expiration dates, and a legal team ready to handle any complications that arise from travel or location changes.

Navigating Visas and Permanent Residency

Most foreign consultants come to the U.S. to enhance their education and professional skills. Initially, they might be on an F1 visa, participating in Optional Practical Training (OPT) and possibly extending their stay with a STEM OPT extension. However, these are temporary solutions. Populus Group guides these individuals through the transition to an H-1B visa and eventually, assists in the Green Card application process—a critical step for those seeking permanent residency.

With over 800 Green Card applications filed, PG not only aids in achieving permanent residency but ensures long-term success and stability for consultants and their families in the United States. We've facilitated the transfer of over 2,450 H-1B Visas, helping individuals to achieve their professional dreams. We believe in shaping opportunities and fostering a diverse and thriving community. 

OMNIA Partners + Populus Group 

Through OMNIA Partners, Populus Group can connect organizations with the right people to help them grow and vice versa, through people-first employment solutions for your non-permanent workforce.