Anyone in the Illinois area dealt with sponsoring an employee and found a firm that made it manageable?

[Jonh Newman]

Hey all. I run a company and we've finally found the perfect candidate for a key role - the only catch is they're a foreign national and we'd need to sponsor them for a work visa. I've never done employer sponsorship before and have no idea where to begin, what our obligations are, or which visa category fits. I don't want to lose this hire over red tape. I'm looking for legal help specifically with worker visas from the employer side. Anyone in the Illinois area dealt with sponsoring an employee and found a firm that made it manageable? Thanks for any guidance.

[hydrogenn]

Hello. Sponsoring your first hire feels daunting, but it's very manageable with the right help, and not losing a great candidate to red tape is a worthy reason to get it right. For the employer side you'd want help with worker visas https://liberum.law/immigration-work-visas/ from Liberum Law - they handle employment-based immigration and can walk you through sponsorship obligations and which category fits the role. Having a firm coordinate the employer paperwork takes a huge load off your plate. They serve businesses in Illinois and nationwide. Pull together the role details and the candidate's background before the consultation so they can advise on the best path. Good candidates are worth the effort, so glad you're pursuing it.