visa-and-relocation

name: visa-and-relocation description: Apollo.io visa sponsorship, immigration support, and relocation packages

Visa and Relocation

Visa Sponsorship

Who is eligible

• [FILL: Apollo's current visa sponsorship policy — H-1B, O-1, TN, etc.]
• Sponsorship is determined at time of offer for new hires
• Existing employees: [FILL: can Apollo sponsor a status change?]

Process

1. Notify People Ops of visa need during offer stage or as early as possible
2. Apollo works with immigration counsel: [FILL: law firm name]
3. Timeline: [FILL: H-1B lottery — April filing, October start; O-1 — varies]
4. Apollo covers: [FILL: attorney fees, filing fees, etc.]
5. Employee covers: [FILL: premium processing fees if applicable?]

Countries where Apollo has entities (can hire directly)

• [FILL: list countries with entities vs. EOR]

Countries where Apollo uses an EOR

• [FILL: EOR provider name, e.g., Deel, Remote, Rippling Global]
• EOR employees: work authorization is managed locally, Apollo not a direct sponsor

Relocation

Who qualifies for relocation support

• [FILL: new hires relocating to HQ / major office? threshold distance?]
• [FILL: internal transfers?]

Relocation package

• Standard package: [FILL: $X lump sum / managed relocation service]
• Senior roles: [FILL: different tier]
• International relocation: [FILL: additional support, timeline]
• Tax gross-up: [FILL: yes/no]

How to initiate

1. Discuss with your hiring manager or People Business Partner
2. People Ops will initiate with [FILL: relocation vendor]
3. Must be completed within [FILL: X months] of start date

Contacts

• Immigration questions: [FILL: immigration@apollo.io or your PBP]
• Relocation questions: [FILL: people-ops-relocation or #people-ops]
• Do NOT make immigration decisions without consulting People Ops — consequences can be severe