H-1B Visas and Green Cards

A new angle on recruiting female and minority engineers from abroad is to provide immigration assistance in the form of support for obtaining an H-IB visa or a green card.  

A green card identifies the holder as a permanent resident (not a citizen) of the U.S., and also permits permanent employment in the U.S. Immigrants can become lawful permanent residents through either family ties or employment. If via employment, an immigrant may obtain permanent residency tlirough a permanent employment oppormnity in the U.S. or if an employer sponsors the immigrant for lawful permanent residency based on permanent employment.  

Diversity by Design Guide to Fostering Diversity in the Civil Engineering Workforce 

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