What dictates the boundaries of which employers an immigrant can legally work for in the U.S. system?

Answer

The type of work authorization an individual holds.

The system governing work authorization, whether obtained through employment-based visas (EB categories) or adjustments, directly dictates which employers an individual is legally permitted to work for.

What dictates the boundaries of which employers an immigrant can legally work for in the U.S. system?
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