Offshore outsource vendors, particularly those in India, are increasingly asking their customers to assist them in obtaining visas and in other immigration matters for their on-shore workers. These requests can place the customer in an awkward position, particular if, as was shown recently, the vendor becomes the subject of a governmental probe to uncover whether those visas were improperly obtained. Customers should think carefully about whether to become embroiled in matters that should be the exclusive purview of the vendor. Many businesses decline to assist vendors in this regard, saying this is an internal labor matter for the vendor. They do not want to become involved in potential labor and immigration issues. In instances where this cannot be avoided, the customer should demand strong protections in its vendor agreements to ensure the customer has no liability or risk in assisting in these matters. Related content opinion Finding Common Threads in Privacy and Information Security Laws. By Michael Overly Apr 26, 2013 3 mins Compliance opinion Ensure Your Data is Securely Deleted By Michael Overly Mar 11, 2013 2 mins Cloud Security opinion CIA in the Cloud By Michael Overly Dec 18, 2012 2 mins Cloud Security opinion Overreacting to Information Security By Michael Overly Dec 10, 2012 2 mins Privacy Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe