The construction sector is booming in the United States and ended 2022 with an average of 400,000 new jobs per month. This positive momentum is due to the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), signed into law by the US government at the end of 2021, which provides for more than 550 billion dollars of federal investment in infrastructure works across the country.
If you're a civil engineer in Brazil and want to move to the United States, engineering could be your passport to America!
There are visa categories made especially for qualified workers who can contribute to the scientific and economic progress of the United States - called EB-1 and EB-2.
And since engineering is essential to the scientific and economic progress of any country, you can get your Green Card using your expertise as an engineer, without needing a previous job offer in the United States.
A stable market with great salaries: engineering awaits you in the USA!
What are the salaries for civil engineers in the USA?
According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average annual salary for a civil engineer in the United States is 97 thousand dollars.
Also according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, these are the average annual salaries for civil engineers in different locations:
- Rhode Island: 119 thousand dollars.
- Louisiana: 113 thousand dollars.
- California: 113 thousand dollars.
- Alaska: 108 thousand dollars.
- Colorado: 103 thousand dollars.
How do I validate my engineering degree in the USA?
To validate your engineering degree in the United States, you need to take the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) exams. Remember that in order to obtain authorization to work and reside legally in the United States, you must obtain your Green Card from the American government.
Receive in dollars and protect your assets
As you can see, a civil engineer in the United States can earn an annual salary of more than 400,000 reais. When you get your Green Card, you can transfer all your assets to the United States if you wish, but this is not compulsory!
Many people think that in order to get a green card, you have to move to the United States permanently, but that's not true. But obviously, if you transfer all your assets to the US, it is more advantageous to continue living and paying taxes in the United States.
A Green Card values your career as a person and your professional expertise , opening doors in your career and new horizons for your family.
America: the ideal destination for you and your family
Whether you want to enhance your professional career, earn your salary in dollars, move permanently from Brazil, or secure a stable and prosperous future for you and your children, America is the ideal destination for you!
EB-2 visa: what are the requirements?
If you are a civil engineer, have more than five years' experience and exceptional or extraordinary professional skills in your field, you may be eligible for a Green Card!
And, if you are approved for a Green Card under this visa category, your spouse and children under the age of 21 will also be granted their respective Green Cards.
All this without you needing a previous job offer in the United States.
Let's make your American dream come true!
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