If a job applicant is an alien qualified to work in this country but is not a U.S. citizen, an employer can legally refuse to hire that person on the basis that he or she is not a citizen.

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It is illegal for an employer to discriminate against a job applicant due to their national origin, including their citizenship status. As long as an alien is authorized to work in the United States, they should not be refused employment on the basis of their citizenship.

If a Job Applicant Is an Alien Qualified to Work