How to edit your responses and what they mean to recruiters
Whether you're a U.S. Citizen, resident, or residing internationally and browsing what's available to you before your relocation, it's important to describe your work authorization, and sponsorship needs accurately to avoid matching with opportunities that don't meet your needs.
To edit your Work Authorization and Sponsorship cards:
- Click the three lines in the top right corner of your dashboard to open the menu and click Profile
- In the Basics tab, scroll down to the 4th info card from the top, titled 'Work Authorization Status'
- Review the chart below for the pair of responses that best describe your circumstances. Respond truthfully to match with opportunities you qualify for
- Double-check your responses and click the 'Save Changes' at the bottom of the card
| Are you authorized to work lawfully in the US? | Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B, OPT)? | What This Response Means to Recruiters |
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| Yes | Yes | Legal Compliance: When a candidate answers “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:
Petitioning for an Employment Visa: Be sure to make your status known to the recruiter you are connected with before a formal job offer is made to ensure that you are eligible for continued employment and you are not required to return to your home country before reentering the U.S. on another type of employment visa.
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| 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 an Employment Visa: Based on this response, you are indicating that you do not need a company to sponsor a petition for an employment visa. Candidates who answer in this manner are likely U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
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| 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:
Petitioning for an Employment Visa: Be sure to bring this up with the Recruiter you are connected with to determine the appropriate visa type for the position.
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| No | No | Legal Compliance: When a candidate answers “no” to both questions, they are not eligible for employment. The candidate likely misunderstood the questions and additional follow-up with the candidate is needed. |
There's an opportunity for everyone on RippleMatch, so please don't be discouraged by your responses. We've worked hard to find Employer Partners offering and accepting sponsorship, just like we've partnered with employers who require their candidates to be U.S. Citizens. There's something for everyone on RippleMatch!