IT Employment in the USA

A wealthy and economically stable country – the United States of America – one of the world's most attractive countries for migrant workers. More than a million people from all over the planet come here every year.

The ultimate dream of foreigners – getting Green Card, a residency permit, a document that allows to live and work permanently in the U.S., and in 5 years to apply for American citizenship. However, among Ukrainians there are also many who seek temporary or seasonal employment in the U.S.

Recruiting agency Global Staff will help to find an employer and solve all kinds of legal issues related to traveling abroad. .

Benefits of choosing the US for employment:

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• employment can be a basis for citizenship;
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• students have the opportunity to study and work at the same time;</li
• comfortable living conditions;
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enough opportunities for exciting travel, interesting leisure. .

. cons of living in America:.

• complicated and confusing labor laws, annual leave may be unpaid or absent altogether;
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• high taxes –35–40% of income;
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• high urban crime rates;
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• Strict penalties, the slightest transgression can lead to dismissal.

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What IT professions can immigrants apply for in the US

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The most in-demand professions today:

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• Java Developer
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• PHP Developer
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• Angular Developer
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• Front End Developer
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• Node JS Developer
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• Android Developer
• Python Developer
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• C++ Developer
• .NET Developer
• Full Stack Developer
• iOS Developer
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• Data Science
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• JavaScript Developer
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These jobs require applicants to have a high level of English, a university degree or work experience.

 

Ways for Ukrainians to find work in the US

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There are two types of work visas that permit employment with residency in the States:

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• immigrant.

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In order to obtain a non-immigrant visa on the employer's side, an alien's work permit must be obtained from the Department of Labor, and the application must be approved by the Immigration Service. The application is then submitted to the consulate.

Temporary visas are divided into several categories:

• H1-B – for highly specialised professionals (issued for 3 years, extendable up to 6 years);
• H2-A – for temporary agricultural workers;
• H2-B – for temporary or seasonal employees in fields other than agriculture;
• H3 – for trainees;
• L – for employees transferred to work in America;
• I – for journalists;
• J – for those involved in exchange programmes (students, school pupils, teachers, trainees, etc.).
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immigration visas also come in several categories:

• E1 – priority workers (scientists, artists, researchers, managers of international companies);
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• E2 – persons of eminent ability or with an academic degree;
• E3 – skilled and unskilled employees;
• E4 – employees of religious organisations.

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The applicant's children and spouse are also eligible for a visa.

Employment visa documents

1. Filled in application form.
2. Passport.
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4. Passport.
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6. Photo in hard copy and electronically.
7. Diplomas and certificates confirming education and qualifications.
8. statements of employment from previous jobs
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10. Petition from the employer.
11. Invitation.
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The above list may be supplemented by other documents on a case-by-case basis.

What services we provide

>Consultation
1. American employment and visa advice
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2. Research for jobs
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3. Preparing the jobseeker for the interview
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4. Collecting and processing visa application documents.
5. Travel arrangements.
6. Support for clients seeking employment in the US.

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Would you like to find legal employment in the US? Contact Global Staff. HR and Immigration Law professionals will help you easily exit and start working in USA.

In order to find a legal job in USA.