People from other countries can find many different jobs in the United States. Living in a new country, learning about a new way of life, and meeting new friends can be fun and exciting.
Some people move to the United States to stay forever for school and work, while others come just for a short time.
The kind of visa and work permit you need depends on what kind of job you want. There are many choices for people from other countries who want to work in the United States.
For example, you could get a green card (which lets you stay in the U.S. forever) because of your job, or a visa that lets you work and study for a short time, or a visa that lets you work for a season.
Here, you will learn about how to work in the United States, including work visas, green cards, and the green card lottery, and how to avoid visa scams. Getting a visa can take a long time, so you should apply a long time before you plan to move.
If you’re not an American or don’t already live there legally, you need a work visa and a work permit. There are different types of work visas. Some are for seasonal work, others for temporary work, and some are for people in exchange programs.
To get a work visa, you need to apply at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate in your country or a nearby country.
Check out the different types of work visas and what you need for each one. Then, apply for the one that fits your situation.
There are a few groups of people who are allowed to work in the U.S. These include people who live there permanently, people who are there temporarily for work, and people who are there for school or an exchange program.
Some of the work visas include:
– A green card which lets you live and work in the U.S. forever.
– Exchange Visitor Visas
– Non-Agricultural Temporary Work Visas
– Skilled Temporary Work Visas
– Seasonal Agricultural Worker Visas
If you want a green card, you might need to show that there aren’t enough Americans who can do your job. Also, you need to show that your job won’t take away work from an American.
You can also try to get a green card through a lottery. This lottery randomly picks up to 50,000 people each year to get a green card. You can apply for this online.
If you’re not an American and want to work in the U.S., you’ll need a social security number.
You’ll also need a work permit, also known as an EAD, to show that you’re allowed to work in the U.S. This is different from a work visa which lets you into the country.
When you get a job in the U.S., you’ll need to prove that you’re allowed to work there. You’ll do this by filling out a form called I-9.
Be careful of scams when you’re trying to get a work visa. You should never have to pay to apply for a work visa or get application forms or instructions.
There are visas for people who want to live and work in the U.S. permanently. These are called immigrant visas. You might be able to get one if you have a job offer in a certain type of work where the U.S. needs more workers. Or, you might be able to get one in a few other special situations.
These visas are split into different categories. Each category has its own rules and limits.
There are also visas for people who want to work in the U.S. but not live there permanently. These are called non-immigrant visas. Usually, your employer has to apply for you. In some cases, they need to show that hiring you won’t take away a job from an American.
Applicable Law and Administrative Agencies
The process of obtaining authorization for foreign employees to work in the United States is handled by a number of federal departments. Understanding the varied roles and duties of the many government entities involved can be difficult. This is the breakdown in broad terms:
Employers must apply for certification via the DOL in the United States. The employer must petition the US Citizenship and Immigration Services for a visa after the application has been certified/approved.
Applicants must show that they are lawfully eligible to enter the United States. After a visa petition is approved, the US Department of State (DOS) provides the visa if all requirements are met.
Employment-Based Immigrant Visas Preference Categories
An employer can sponsor a job prospect or employee who already has a temporary nonimmigrant visa for permanent residency (immigrant visa).
Various applications for immigrant visas have different priorities. The following are the three most common in the workplace:
- First and foremost (EB-1)
- The second option is (EB-2)
- The third option is (EB-3)
In general, the greater the priority group, the faster an immigrant visa may be obtained. Due to per-country quotas, inhabitants of certain countries, as well as those seeking lesser preferences, must wait years for their immigrant visas to be processed, when priority dates become current. See the U.S. Department of State’s website for the most up-to-date list of priority dates. The current Visa Bulletin from the Department of State.
If the beneficiary worker is lawfully in the United States, he or she can apply for adjustment of status or finish the processing at a U.S. consulate once the priority date is current as of the date of filing with the US Citizenship and Immigration Services or US Department of Labor.