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Hiring non-citizens not legally authorized to work in the country can be costly if you\u2019re caught and put your children\u2019s safety at risk.<\/p><\/div>\n

It goes without saying that you should hire a household employee who is authorized to work in the U.S. It\u2019s safer for your family and you avoid the costly fines and penalties \u2013 and possible criminal charges \u2013 when hiring legally.<\/p>\n

However, you can legally hire a non-citizen household employee.<\/p>\n

First, it\u2019s important to understand the differences between an immigrant and non-immigrant as it pertains to hiring household help.<\/p>\n

Immigrant v. Non-Immigrant<\/h2>\n

An immigrant is a foreign-born person who has the approval to reside permanently in the U.S. As a lawful permanent resident, they hold a Resident Alien Card, also known as a green card. Legal immigrants can be hired by any employer \u2013 including household employers \u2013 just like a U.S. citizen and without additional paperwork.<\/p>\n

A non-immigrant is an alien who seeks entry into the U.S. or who has already been admitted for a specific purpose for a temporary period of time, which can be a few days or several years. They must hold a visa to enter, stay, and work in the country. It is more difficult to hire a non-immigrant to work in your home.<\/p>\n

Hiring a Non-Citizen Household Employee<\/h2>\n

Those people who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. include:<\/p>\n