Common employer questions and responses about sponsorship
“Do you need sponsorship?” or “Do you need work authorization?”
- “My education visa covers me for internships. I don’t need any authorization or sponsorship from an employer.”
- “My education visa covers me for X months during which time I do not need authorization or sponsorship from my employer. After that I would need my employer to file for a work visa, but I expect by that time to have really demonstrated my value and my fit for your company.”
- “I would not require sponsorship or any additional paperwork or expense to work for you as an intern. If, as I hope happens, I do such a great job that you want to keep me on for full time, then I would ultimately need sponsorship.”