The current scenario of economic uncertainty and few professional opportunities in Brazil is increasing the number of people interested in knowing how to work in the United States legally.
Coming out of the Covid-19 pandemic, the market in the US has been heating up and has hit record highs for job openings. From according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics in the country, the month of June had the highest number of the index, with 10 million opportunities offered.
Making this the most opportune moment for those who seek to issue the visa to work in American soil on a temporary or permanent basis.
In this article, you will be contextualised about the current panorama and the types of American Work Visas, besides learning about the best opportunities in some areas. Who knows, maybe it's time to practice your profession in the USA?
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The American labour market
Since the beginning of 2021, the United States has broken records for creating millions of new jobs per month, according to the US Department of Labor.
The figures are a reflection of the rapid recovery of the American economy as the pandemic recedes, a picture that tends to advance further in the face of the country's mass vaccination. However, the market sees a lack of qualified professionals or interested parties to exercise the available positions.
To get around this problem, the American government tends to turn to the labour and talent of foreign immigrants.
The US issues an average of 300,000 new work visas a year, however, to address the market problem, the country has increased the annual quota of temporary and permanent US Visas, mainly for individuals with extraordinary skills.
In 2020, 140,000 applications were made available. This year, 260,000 visas have already been issued in this category.
With the shortage of interested professionals, some industries have been badly affected. Among them, the hotel industry, aviation and commerce. Currently, there are on average 993,000 vacancies in these sectors, while in the same period in 2020, the number was only 185,000. Still, 44% of the jobs advertised cannot find qualified people or interested candidates.
In this context, the scenario is positive with regard to the excellent opportunities for foreigners who wish to work on North American soil.
What is the American Work Visa?
The American Work Visa grants the right to live and work in the country for three years and may be extended for an equal period, totaling a stay in the USA for six years.
It is important to point out that, in case the foreigner wants to stay in the country and issue the USA Green Card, he/she needs to fit into other American Work Visa categories, such as the EB Category. In this case, it is possible to work and live in the United States legally on a permanent basis.
Temporary Visa x US Permanent Resident Visa
In order to live and work in the United States it is necessary to obtain a visa specified in several categories that encompass the length of stay and qualifications of the individuals.
Learn now about some modalities that may fit your profile:
Temporary Visa: all work visas require a petition previously approved and signed by the interested parties: the contracting company in the USA and the applicant himself.
After receiving this document approved by the American authorities, the next step will be an interview with an American consular officer (consul) - at the closest American Embassy or Consulate - that will evaluate the work visa request. The interview must be previously scheduled.
Immigration Visa: when there is the need to grant a Green Card, being the most common, its issue for direct relatives or spouses of American citizens. However, it is permitted to live permanently in the USA through an immigration visa based on employment, career or investment in the country.
How to work in the United States?
American Work Visas are an excellent way to get work in the USA, but many have a specific length of stay and do not guarantee living there.
Nevertheless, there is the possibility to emigrate permanently based on your academic, professional or investment qualifications in the USA. For this, it is necessary that the immigrant obtains a Green Card.
The US Permanent Resident Card - Green Card USA - is the permanent residence visa in the country, which allows the foreigner the right to live and work in the North American territory legally. Besides guaranteeing access to medical assistance and other benefits offered by the government.
To work in the United States permanently, you must have a visa in Category EB (Employment Based), which is divided into first to fifth preference for employment.
You may find among them the most suitable category for your qualifications. Take a look:
EB-1:EmploymentFirst Preference Workers
This list includes professionals who are interesting for the country, i.e. people with extraordinary skills and essential workers. Foreigners need to have documentation that backs up their techniques and skills in their fields of work. Just like professors and researchers of excellence, or executives from multinational companies.
EB-2: Employment Second Preference
Like the first, this category comprises professionals with extraordinary skills that are recognised by government entities or companies, as well as professionals with an Advanced Academic Degree.
EB-3:Employment Third Preference Workers
This category includes qualified professionals with at least two years of fixed experience. Including workers whose profession requires at least a bachelor's degree from a US or foreign university.
In addition, workers without technical qualifications may also qualify. This category is conditioned by requiring the existence of a Sponsor or American company that offers the worker an employment opportunity by sponsoring a visa application for their residency.
EB-4:Employment Fourth Preference
Special immigrants, such as US Government workers in international territory, as well as doctors or people working for international organisations.
EB-5:Employment Fifth Preference Workers
Investors who intend to start a venture in North American territory. To do so, it is necessary to have investment capital and focus on generating new jobs.
According to the American Embassy, for those who believe they qualify for immigrant status - based on a job in the US - the hiring company must file a petition in the country, through form I-140, withthe United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS).
This petition for those who want to issue the American Work Visa needs to be approved. For foreigners who qualify as priority workers, investors or special immigrants, it is possible to file the petition on their own behalf.
How can TS Immigration help you migrate and work in the United States permanently?
With high technical backing and vast experience, we conduct your immigration process for the granting of the American Work Visa and your permanent stay in North American soil.
Your academic and professional career can be instrumental in granting your USA Green Card, through the EB Category.
You will be carefully guided through the criteria required by the US Immigration Service, with complete transparency and security, always in accordance with US legislation.
We accompany you through all the stages so that your dream of living and working in the United States becomes a reality.
Conclusion
With the gradual recovery of the economy and the recession of the pandemic, the USA is breaking records of opportunities in the labour market, which are often not filled properly. For this reason, the country has been looking for foreign skilled labour to fill job vacancies.
This is an excellent opportunity for you to live and work in the country.
More than ever, your qualifications and professional experience are welcome in the USA. Consult us and find out how this is possible.
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