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• Part 1 of 4: Applying for a job in America
• Part 2 of 4: Getting a work visa (or a Green Card)
• Part 3 of 4: Researching cities and jobs in America
• Part 4 of 4: Emigrating to America

Finding a job in America is not an impossible task. You will have to weigh up the availability of jobs, places to live, the weather, population and other things! Here's a general guide to help you figure out where to live, how to get a job, how to apply for a visa, and how to immigrate to America.

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Part 1 of 4: Applying for a job in America

1. Search for work in the places you selected. (See how to select it below.) Jobs will be available over the Internet on company websites and also on job boards.
   • Write a resume and cover letter that you can adapt to specific job openings.
   • If the application is handwritten, please do so in neat block letters for the entire application. Do not use writing letters, as Americans may have trouble distinguishing scripts from other countries.
   • Try to provide references from the United States, if possible.
   • Offer the option of an interview via Skype or another form of web conference. Many companies will often request interviews with different people.
   • Send a thank you note 3 to 4 days after the interview. For traditional companies, a regular letter is appropriate. You can send an email for high-tech jobs.
2. Keep in mind that the application for a work visa to the USA will always take at least several months.
   • You can offer to work as a consultant (paid by the hour) for a number of months, from your country of residence, for the company in the USA, so they can get to know you better.
   • You can offer to visit the company in the USA to get to know them before you start working there.
3. First, study in America. Many people have had success by first going to college in America with a student visa, then finding a job after college.
   • This only works if you can be admitted and pay for the school or course.
   • It is best to choose a school and / or direction that will make it easy to get a job. Engineering students are more likely to be helped by an American company to obtain a visa.

Part 2 of 4: Getting a work visa (or a Green Card)

1. Apply for the correct work visa. A green card offers you permanent residence in America while a visa is temporary. However, most people will first get a work visa, move to America, and then apply for a green card after a while.
2. Be on the lookout for immigration scams.
3. There are many different visas for people who are going to emigrate to work for a company. You can hire a lawyer to help you navigate the various visas, or rely on your company's HR department.
   • The Specialty Workers, or H1B Visa, is designed for immigrants who wish to work in a specialist field. Ask the company you're applying to if they want to "sponsor you for an H1B." Many companies will. They'll have to pay about $ 25,000 in attorney fees, but if you're wanted, it's worth them. If you're not sure, ask them to "sponsor you after 6 months, if all goes well."
   • The Temporary Skilled of Unskilled Workers, or H2B, Visa is for immigrants seeking a temporary job, but not in agriculture.
   • The Intracompany Transferees, or L1, visas are for immigrants who are going to work for a company operating in America. The employee must belong to management or have specialized skill. If you work for a large company with offices in the USA, ask the American department about this.
   • Employment-based Preference Visas are for those immigrants who are already employed as these visas must be applied for by the employer.
4. Know that there are special visas for people from certain countries. Countries with good ties with the USA generally have better regulations.
   • The E3 Visas are for Australian residents who work in America in a specialized position.
   • Canadian and Mexican residents can apply for a TN Visa. You can find special instructions for Canadians on wikiHow.
5. Know that the procedure is different if you want to set up your own business. Entrepreneurs should consider whether they need an L1 or E visa. An E2 visa is popular because you can get a visa with it simply by investing money in an American company, but be aware that this is not a shortcut to a green card.

Part 3 of 4: Researching cities and jobs in America

1. Research American cities. Choose various cities that you find attractive. You can probably find a place where the jobs are there for the taking, and where you would like to live.
   • Look for cities with plenty of work, affordable housing, and where the cost of living is moderate, with good health care facilities, schools and religious sites to suit your needs. It is also important whether there are friends of yours living in the area or friends of others from your country.
   • The weather in the USA is quite varied; check the average weather in the different seasons to make sure you don't have problems with local extremes or natural hazards, such as earthquakes or hurricanes.
2. Look for jobs in your field in the cities you have selected before emigrating to America.
   • Check how much you get paid for your work. Check out the Bureau of Labor statistics to find out more about salaries by country and type of work, to get an idea of ​​the salary that you can negotiate in the different regions of the country. You can also check job boards such as craigslist.com, linkedin.com, and indeed.com.
   • The Occupational Outlook Handbook provides clear information about job opportunities in the most important fields. This information is updated annually and includes information on the training or experience required for a particular type of job, as well as an overview and general description of job content.
3. Make a trade-off between the availability of jobs and the way of life you are aiming for in the USA. Some cities are better than others, depending on what you do.
   • The coastal cities such as San Francisco, New York and Los Angeles are very expensive. You may find those places attractive if you have a profession that earns you a lot, such as an engineer, programmer, mathematician, and so on.
   • If you are something that you can go to "anywhere" like a nurse, teacher, doctor, it might be better to find a smaller place where it is cheaper to live and where there are not enough professionals.
   • If you are an entrepreneur, you will probably find that the smaller places are cheaper, but also less open to foreigners.

Part 4 of 4: Emigrating to America

1. Find a place to stay. Rent an apartment or house near your work when you go to America. Know that many landlords view a foreign tenant as a risk and that you will have to pay a higher security deposit or provide more references.
   • If you sign a contract to rent an apartment for a longer period of time, you will have to pay an amount in advance for that apartment. Usually this is the rent for 1 month plus a deposit for possible damage.
   • You may need to provide references and information about your income to potential landlords.
   • Most utilities also ask for a prepayment before using the facilities.
2. Consider renting an apartment or house for a shorter period of time.
   • A good option is not to rent an apartment for more than a month, while thinking about where you want to go. AirBnB is a good website for this purpose. You can also use Craigslist, but it is more risky. Search for "short term" and you will find many homeowners who want to rent out their property for a shorter period of time.
   • If you know people in the place you want to move to, you can also ask if you can stay with them for a shorter period of time.
3. Know that healthcare in America can be quite a challenge. Not everyone can insure themselves.
   • Ask your employer about their health care policy. If they don't provide it, you will likely have to look for the right care privately.
4. Also research which schools there are if you have or are considering children. The public schools in America are free up to grade 12 (high school graduation class), but the quality is very variable. Some can even be dangerous.
5. Apply for a Green Card. After you have worked for a while, you can apply for a Green Card.
   • You can also get a green card if you have family members who are U.S. citizens or are applying for asylum.