Legal employment in the USA

The USA is an economically stable state, so it seems that finding a job in it will not be difficult. Unfortunately, this opinion is wrong. Most foreigners, or even, cannot find a free job. To find out how to find a job in the USA, you need to carefully study this material.

Evening Chicago from a bird's eye view

Working and traveling in the USA is associated with several features:

  • To find a job, you should pay attention to small cities. They differ from the megacities of the country by low prices and a friendly population;
  • A tourist should try to find his compatriots. They will help you get comfortable, give practical advice;
  • We need to learn how to properly understand American employers. They will never be able to directly refuse, but will try to convey this through a relaxed and even friendly conversation. Therefore, try to analyze all the questions that they ask you on your own. If they are not significant, then you need to continue looking for a job;
  • US city sites allow you to post your own resume, which is recommended. In it, indicate all your skills and abilities, as well as leave contact information;
  • It will be much easier to find a job after retraining, studies will help with this. This can be done in almost every specialized educational center in the country;

    Columbia University in the USA

  • It is regularly required to view fresh posts about the search for employees, not to be lazy to send resumes to different firms and companies.
  • To find a job in the US, you need to write a competent CV. It requires a brief description of your own life, place of study, the presence of certain skills.

    The chances will increase significantly if you prepare a motivation letter.
    You can search for companies and organizations on websites or forums. If the company needs an employee and she liked your resume, then:


    If you cannot find a job on your own, you can contact a specialized employment agency for help. After a survey and a short conversation with a representative of the company, the tourist will be given a list of enterprises and companies to which a resume can be sent. By the way, all issues related to paperwork are handled by the intermediary.

    This video tells what kind of work and salary can Russian emigrants actually get in America after arriving in this country.

    Who has the right to work

    The right to work in the United States is granted if a person falls into one of the categories:


    It is forbidden to work for citizens who arrived in the country illegally or on a visitor visa. The bride (or groom) of an American (American) who has a job has the right to get a job. To do this, it is enough to get a social card, which will be valid for 90 days. At the end of this period of time, the couple must enter into a legal marriage, and a foreign citizen.

    green card

    "Green Card" is translated as "Green Card". This document acts as an identity card that you need to use when applying for a job.

    The Green Card grants the foreigner all the rights and freedoms of a Native American.

    Most employers refuse employment if there is a visa, but this card is missing. To obtain it, you need to apply to the US Immigration Service. Its design takes a long time. However, not all foreigners will be able to use the right to receive a card.

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    In the US, before starting work, it is required to pass a background check, which lasts several days. During this, the employer evaluates the real abilities of the employee. If everything suits him, then you officially get a job.

    This is what a green card looks like in the US

    After the work visa ceases to be valid, it can be extended without leaving America. However, it is recommended to do this in advance. After that, you can apply for a Green Card.

    Working as a doctor in America

    Every person going to America should know how to find a job in the USA. If you want to get a job as a doctor, then you need to check whether your diploma will be valid on the territory of this state. All this will depend on the university in which you studied.

    Information can be obtained on the official website of the ECFMG Commission.

    She is also engaged in issuing certificates confirming the validity of a foreign diploma in the United States.

    To confirm a doctor's diploma, you will need to pass two exams - practice and theory. They, in turn, are divided into two stages, and only after passing the first one can proceed to the second. After successfully passing the exams, an application is submitted to the residency for a medical license. It will allow to carry out medical activities in the country.

    This is what a medical license looks like in Texas

    A doctor can easily find a highly paid job in America. However, getting a license is not easy. Americans prepare for all exams in three weeks, foreigners will have to spend much more time.

    For subsequent arrangement after obtaining a license, it is enough to contact any hospital or private company, then wait for a response. According to statistics, every fourth doctor in the United States is a foreigner.

    Farm work in America

    Increasingly, foreign citizens are sent to work in America not in megacities or cities, but on farms. In fact, only Green Card holders can engage in such activities.

    american farm

    Benefits of working on a farm:

    • Mostly employers provide accommodation and food;
    • Most farmers pay for their work in cash;
    • Attractive rural atmosphere.

    To find work on a Russian farm, you need to visit each of them personally. Farm owners do not post ads on the Internet or in the newspaper. Often near large farms you can see the sign "Help Wanted". If it is available, then you can safely go to the farm to work.