Finding a job overseas (United States) (1 Viewer)

[johnnys20]

Hi all.

I am planning to study mechatronic or aeronautical engineering at usyd (if i can make it). What's the process of finding a job in the US like? Also information about green cards or E3 visas would be appreciated as well, thank you

 

[jimmysmith560]

A Green Card holder is someone who has been granted permission to live and work in the United States on a permanent basis. As proof of that status, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) grants a person a permanent resident card, commonly called a "Green Card." This is the US equivalent of a permanent resident in Australia.

You may be eligible to apply for a Green Card as an immigrant worker, provided you satisfy one of the following:

• you are a first preference immigrant worker
• you are a second preference immigrant worker
• you are a third preference immigrant worker

Specific criteria within each category can be found using the link below:

Green Card Eligibility Categories | USCIS

To apply for a Green Card, you must be eligible under one of the categories listed below. Once you find the category that may fit your situation, click on the link provided to get information on el

www.uscis.gov

The E-3 classification applies only to nationals of Australia. You must be coming to the United States solely to perform services in a specialty occupation. The specialty occupation requires theoretical and practical application of a body of highly specialized knowledge and the attainment of a bachelor's or higher degree in the specific specialty, or its equivalent, as a minimum for entry into the occupation in the United States. As a Bachelor of Engineering graduate, it is likely that you will meet this basic requirement. The eligibility criteria for this classification is as follows:

• Be a national of Australia
• Have a legitimate offer of employment in the United States
• Possess the necessary academic or other qualifying credentials
• Will fill a position that qualifies as a specialty occupation

You can access more information about this classification using the link below:

E-3 Specialty Occupation Workers from Australia | USCIS

The E-3 classification applies only to nationals of Australia. You must be coming to the United States solely to perform services in a specialty occupation. The specialty occupation requires theore

www.uscis.gov

Because of this, it would definitely be a good idea to contact one (or more) employer you are interested in working for in the US upon (or prior to) graduation and (if applicable) determine any additional requirements from particular US employers.

I hope this helps!

 

[seremify007]

am planning to study mechatronic or aeronautical engineering at usyd (if i can make it). What's the process of finding a job in the US like? Also information about green cards or E3 visas would be appreciated as well, thank you

Best bet is to get a job locally at an MNC or a US-HQ'd company, and then get an internal transfer or secondment.

The process to get working rights in the US is not cheap or easy. I personally went nearly a decade ago on an L1 visa and even with a law firm helping with the forms, it was a troublesome process.