More than 20,000 Brazilians obtained their Green Cards in 2022, a record number in the historical series of Brazilian immigration to the United States, according to the Brazilian federal government.
Concerned about the Brazilian job market or seeking remuneration in dollars, the profile of these new migrants is made up of qualified professionals who obtain their respective green cards mostly in the EB-1 and EB-2 categories.
Salaries in the United States
If you're a mechanical engineer and want to move to the United States, you should know that engineering has annual salaries that exceed the national average for other American professions. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the average annual American salary for all occupations is 38 thousand dollars, and the average annual American salary for engineers is 94 thousand dollars.
Also according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average annual salary for mechanical engineers in the United States is 100 thousand dollars.
These are the average annual salaries for mechanical engineers in the United States, in different locations:
- New Mexico: 126 thousand dollars.
- District of Columbia: 122 thousand dollars.
- Louisiana: 118 thousand dollars.
- California: 118 thousand dollars.
- Alaska: 115 thousand dollars.
And how do I validate my engineering degree in the United States?
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.
Engineering: your passport to America
In addition to being a well-paid field, engineering is one of the sectors of national interest for the United States, as it is a vital sector for the country's development. And so, if you are an experienced engineer and eligible for a Green Card, you can get your Green Card without needing a previous job offer in the United States, using your professional experience as your passport to America.
A Green Card enhances your professional career and expands your career horizons. What's more, although it's more advantageous, you don't have to move permanently to the United States when you get a Green Card. With a Green Card in hand, you can attend conferences and professional training courses in the United States, as a Green Card holder is free to travel to the US whenever they wish.
A Green Card is a passport to freedom and protection 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!
Through an EB-2 visa you can get your Green Card to work and live permanently in the United States.
EB-2 visa: what are the requirements?
If you are a mechanical 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.
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