During the application process, search committees should ask the following questions to determine if individuals require visa sponsorship for employment at NKU:
The following table provides additional information to help you understand what the response to the following questions may mean for a hiring unit and when it may or may not be appropriate to ask follow-up questions about immigration status according to the U.S. Department of Justice Unfair Immigration-Related Employment Practice provisions in the law.
NOTE: It is a violation of federal and state anti-discrimination laws and NKU policies to discriminate against applicants because of their race, ethnicity, or national origin.
| Response to Q1. | Response to Q2. | What this response means for NKU Hiring Units |
| Yes | Yes |
Legal Compliance: When a candidate answer “yes” to both questions, the hiring unit is allowed to ask further questions about immigration status without risking liability or a discrimination charge. Additional questions may include: •What is the basis of your current work authorization? •When does that work authorization expire? •Have you ever been on a J-1 visa? Petitioning for NKU Employment Visa: Contact ISSS before a formal job offer is made to ensure that the individual is eligible for continued employment and is not required to return to his/her home country before reentering the U.S. on another type of employment visa. |
| Yes | No | Legal Compliance: When a candidate answers “yes” to the first question and “no” to the second question, the hiring unit is not allowed to ask further questions about immigration status. Asking further questions risks a discrimination charge. Petitioning for NKU Employment Visa: Based on this response, the candidate is indicating that he/she does not need NKU to sponsor a petition for an employment visa. Candidates who answer in this manner are likely U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Contact ISS if additional assistance is needed. |
| No | Yes | Legal Compliance: When a candidate answers “no” to the first question and “yes” to the second question, the hiring unit is allowed to ask further questions about immigration status without risking liability or a discrimination charge. Additional questions may include: •What is your current immigration status? •When does that status expire? Petitioning for NKU Employment Visa: Contact ISSS to determine the appropriate visa type for the position |
| No | No | Legal Compliance: When a candidate answers “no” to both questions, he or she is not eligible for employment. The candidate likely misunderstood the questions and additional follow-up with the candidate is needed. Contact ISSS for guidance. |
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