Samantha Said:

Can a Colombian citizen legally find temporary work in the United States, if so through what agency?

We Answered:

No. There are specific and strict immigration laws for people wanting to work in the US. You can find them at the USCIS website. A few of them are professionals with valid documents to prove it and US immigration will do background check on these credentials.. A student in Columbia is already a liability. Colombian agency offering job at McDonald?? You gotta be kidding me? There are lots of US citizens and permanent residents here who cannot find work in the US and your friend was offered work at Mc Donald? That is a scam. They are just after your friends money period. He won't even do any work at McDonald as chances are impossible.
Most companies here require proof of your residency and the right to work in the US. The US government has given strict compliance to companies on this law. Hiring illegal aliens is a big NO...unless employers wanting good profit at the expense of illegal aliens and if caught, you will end up in jail...and deported
Do things the legal way. I know it takes time but better be safe than sorry. As far as an Agency? There is no agency I know of, as there are lots of unemployed americans right now and the US government wants them employed first before hiring others outside the US.

Virgil Said:

A temporary agency has said they may not pay me for work I did as a contractor--what can I do?

We Answered:

Where you told who had to sign the time card from the start? If so, get them to sign the timecard. If that doesn't work, it is going to be a civil matter. Get an attorney to write a letter to the temp agency stating he will pursue it if restitution isn't made. That will probably work.

Juan Said:

I WORK WITH A TEMPORARY AGENCY AND I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF I GET HIRED THROUGH MY EMPLOYER CAN THEY DOCK MY PA?

We Answered:

I believe you would have to abide by terms of agreement.