Working in the US
Although currently experiencing a slowing period, the US economy is resilient and is primed to improve in the coming months. Strong exports continue to buoy the economy and the dollar continues to rise in comparison to other currencies worldwide.
US Labor Market
The US labor market is highly competitive and it is important to note that approval to immigrate does not guarantee employment, even if you are highly skilled. It may take some time to find a suitable job. The job market fluctuates depending on prevailing economic factors, the type of work you are seeking and other specific circumstances which may affect different industries or parts of the country.
America Needs Skilled Workers
However, the US is thirsty for new skilled and unskilled workers in a variety of fields. These include, registered nurses and other medical personnel, IT and computer personnel, agricultural workers combined food preparation, serving workers just to name a few.
Finding Jobs in the US
The US labor market is highly competitive and it is important to note that most employment-based visas require a job offer from a US employer even if you are highly skilled. It may take some time to find a suitable job and an employer sponsor. The job market fluctuates depending on prevailing economic factors, the type of work you are seeking and other specific circumstances which may affect different industries or parts of the country.
The Department of Labor has found that recent immigrants were more likely than their native-born counterparts to be employed in service occupations, in natural resources, construction, maintenance occupations, production, transportation, and material moving occupations
- Latest Immigration News
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- Bipartisan Immigration Bill Introduced
Last week, a bipartisan group of eight Senators known as the "Gang of Eight" unveiled legislation to overhaul the US immigration system. The introduction of the bill has received commendations from major supporters, including the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA). - FY 2014 H-1B Visa Cap Reached
The H-1B visa cap of 65,000 for fiscal year (FY) 2014 has been hit in a record time of just five days since the starting receipt date on 1 April, 2013, US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced. - US Extends Employment Authorization Documents for Liberians
In an announcement released on March 15, 2013, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) intend to automatically extended employment authorization documents (EADs) for Liberian nationals covered under Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) through Sept. 30, 2014.
- Bipartisan Immigration Bill Introduced
