>I am a non-citizen with valid work papers. Can I be denied employment because my employer prefers to hire "Americans?"
>Generally not. A “U.S. citizens-only” policy in hiring is illegal. An employer may require U.S. citizenship for a particular job only if it is required by federal, state, or local law, or by government contract.
bgriggs1|9 years ago
desdiv|9 years ago
http://www.workplacefairness.org/immigration-status
>I am a non-citizen with valid work papers. Can I be denied employment because my employer prefers to hire "Americans?"
>Generally not. A “U.S. citizens-only” policy in hiring is illegal. An employer may require U.S. citizenship for a particular job only if it is required by federal, state, or local law, or by government contract.
kahnpro|9 years ago