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Visa and Relocation Triage

Stop wasting cycles on sponsorship uncertainty

Clarifies work authorization, sponsorship feasibility, and relocation timelines early — so recruiters can set expectations, reduce risk, and keep the process compliant.

CommunityWork6 min

INGREDIENTS

✉️Email

PROMPT

Create a skill called "Visa and Relocation Triage". Inputs: - Candidate current location and citizenship/work authorization status (as they state it) - Role location(s) and start date target - Company policy: sponsor or not; relocate or not - Any compliance constraints (prevailing wage, local employment rules) Output: 1) A triage checklist (questions to ask early) 2) A simple decision tree (sponsor / not sponsor / escalate) 3) Timeline risk notes (what steps commonly add weeks/months) 4) Candidate-facing message templates: - requesting missing info - explaining sponsorship is / is not available - setting realistic timelines Do not guess legal outcomes. Recommend involving immigration counsel for final determinations.

How It Works

Describe the candidate's situation and your company's sponsorship policy.

The skill builds a triage checklist, decision tree, and candidate comms.

What You Get

  • A triage checklist (questions to ask early)
  • A decision tree (sponsor / not sponsor / escalate)
  • Timeline risk notes
  • Candidate-facing message templates

Setup Steps

  1. Enter candidate's current location and work authorization status
  2. Define role location(s) and start date target
  3. Clarify company sponsorship and relocation policy
  4. Note any compliance constraints
  5. Use the triage output to set expectations early

Tips

  • Asking early prevents wasted cycles for both sides
  • Timeline risk notes prevent unrealistic start date promises
  • Never guess legal outcomes — escalate to immigration counsel
  • The candidate messages strike the right tone (honest without discouraging)
Tags:#recruiting#immigration#relocation#compliance