USA - a top job with the best salary for international students, freshers, and professionals.

Introduction: The USA is famous for providing foreign nationals with the best jobs, the highest salaries, and the opportunity to study for a master's degree with a part-time job and post-study employment. According to internet data, the US economy had roughly 4.8 million jobs in June 2020. Many foreign nationals strongly desire to do a master's and get jobs in the USA. This is due to unemployment, poor salaries, limited opportunities for growth, and research in developing or poor countries. This attraction creates tough competition among foreign nationals to get entry into the USA. Additionally, Freshers and professionals are also eager  to stay and work in the USA, due to high demand, the best salary, international exposure, career growth, etc. In this blog, we will explore the process to get entry in the USA, eligibility, work visa, job profile, best salary, etc.

Why are foreign nationals eager to work or study in the USA?

There are various reasons which attract most of us to study or work in the USA. Some of the reasons are listed below:

Training or courses in the USA are designed in such a way that after completing the courses, you will certainly get the best salary in the USA or in your country.

In addition, during the course, you may get an internship or part-time job. This will reduce the financial burden of the study.

The USA provides various job options for students, freshers, for entry-level positions, and for experienced professionals. It provides platforms for skill development and career growth opportunities.

It provides international-level exposure for business, marketing, science, technology, research, etc.

Almost all of the jobs in the USA give us the best salary which we may not get in developing or poor countries.

The USA is the hub for the study of high standard international level in the fields of technology, marketing, business, etc. Developing or poor nations do not have such a level of study.

Quality of life is the best in the USA. Most of the developing or poor nations do not have such lifestyles of high-grade standards in various sectors like healthcare, public services, education, research, jobs, income, etc.

Bumper opportunities for jobs in each field, for each level with the best salary are available.

Eligibility criteria and process for getting the job in the USA:
Basic qualification	A bachelor’s degree, however, possession of a master’s degree will provide a better job and better salary.
Work experience	Good skills and experience in the job sector
You can do all the processes on your own or take the help of the internet, related websites, a professional/expert, or a friend or relative who has already applied for a USA job or is staying in the USA.
Language Proficiency: High-standard English language skills are required for a work visa to the USA. Therefore, non-native English speakers are required to get qualified one of the following English proficiency tests: IELTS = International English Language Testing System TOFEL = Test of English as a Foreign Language PTE = Pearson Test of English All above three are English language proficiency tests that are used to assess the English language skills (reading, writing, speaking, and listening) of non-native English speakers. This certificate of proficiency is required before applying for a USA visa.
Attractive and impressive resume (CV) or biodata and cover letter: Prepare your resume and cover letter as per American standards. It should be perfect to show your ability, skills, work experience, promise to deliver the best, competency, matching with the job profile, etc.
Search for the vacancy: Various job portals, companies' official websites, social networking, recruiting agencies, newspapers, internship-providing organizations, friends, and relatives staying in the USA may be the source of getting the vacancy, etc. The details of different ways to get the vacancy are explored in the next table of this blog. Apply for the job with a customized CV as per the need of the vacancy, and check the requirements for the job. It should be matched with your resume. Prepare a cover letter as needed, it should show your strong desire to work with the employer.
Company or employer profile: Collect all information related to the company to which you have applied or going to be applied to avoid any fraud or honeytrap. Apply to a company that is sound and reputed in all respects.
Apply for the job and follow up: There are various options available to apply for the job and follow up as mentioned in this blog
Follow up with the employer, it will show your professionalism and willingness to work with the employer.
Try to get a Job offer letter. After receiving the job offer letter, check the job suitability for you. If it is suitable for you, send the acceptance letter to the employer.
Remain in touch with the employer to show your willingness and strong desire to join the job.
Employer sponsorship and visa petition: Sponsorship is required to get a work visa. However, a job-providing company will assist you with sponsorship, and visa process and bear the cost involved in getting the visa. So, no need to worry about that. Your employer will sponsor by initiating the process of visa petition with USCIS (US Citizenship and Immigration Service). It means you are required to prove your skills and follow the labor regulations, etc.
Follow up with the employer to get the approval for the visa petition to be filed by the employer to the USCIS (United States Citizenship Immigration Service).
EAD (Employment Authorization Document): In addition to a visa, EAD is also required. This document proves that you are authorized to work in the USA. It is good luck that the H-1B visa automatically has EAD, however for any other visa, you are required to apply for EAD separately.
Apply for Work Visa: Search and explore all the visa options for you and select the best one that suits your qualifications, job profile, length of time to stay in the USA, etc. Apply for that. In case of need, take the help of an expert. You have to apply to the USA Department Of State (DOS) or US embassy or  US Consulate or a similar office. Three conditions are required to be fulfilled before applying for a work visa. The US authority may deny you the visa if you do not fulfill these three conditions: 1. You should have a job offer from the USA beforehand: The job offer should be accepted by you. Therefore, acceptance of a job offer from the USA is the first condition to fulfill. 2. Approval for visa petition from the United States Citizenship Immigration Service (USCIS): As explained earlier, when a visa petition is approved, you can apply for a work visa by filling out the DS-160 online form and followed by an interview, submission of necessary documents like passport, educational documents, approved visa petition, etc. 3. Certification from the Department Of Labor (DOL): For H-1B, H-1B1, H-2A, and H-2B visas, your employer requires the approval of certification from DOL before the visa interview. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will grant you a suitable visa which will decide your length of stay in the USA, and accordingly, you are required to fulfill the formalities. You are liable to follow all regulations, terms, and conditions laid down in your employment agreement. Immigrant and nonimmigrant visas will allow you to work in the USA with different terms and conditions. You will be called for a visa interview once the above three conditions are fulfilled. After choosing a suitable visa, you are required to apply for a work visa now.
Visa options	H-1B, H2, H3, L, O, P, Q, etc.
Which visa option is best? To know about it, expert help may be taken if needed.
Visit the Visa office for the USA along with all required documents including passport etc.
Attend the visa interview and submit the biometrics. You are required to give satisfactory answers regarding your qualifications, experience, travel plan, job offered, etc.
Complete all terms and conditions, interviews, biometrics, fingerprints, and photographs for getting the visa.
Submit the additional information asked by the visa officer: You may be required to submit the photograph, fingerprints, etc. After successful completion of the interview, you will get a visa stamp on your passport. Take all required documents, valid visa, and passport, other documents for traveling and entering the USA.
Get issued the visa (visa stamp on the passport) and collect all the information for traveling to the USA.
Inform your employer regarding your traveling plan and the documents you are carrying and ask the employer for any more documents required from your native land to avoid any problems after landing in the USA.
Now, all set. Start your happy journey to the USA. Adopt the formula Health, Wealth, and Communication with your native land.

Golden tips to get a job in the USA: Some golden tips are listed below which will help you to get a job in the USA:

Networking: It is good to network on suitable platforms like LinkedIn, Instagram, Quora, Facebook, Telegram, etc. Attend job fairs and networking events. Personal contacts or making a professional network increases the chance of getting a good job very fast.

References, Relatives, and friends: Both personal and professional references may be useful for getting the job. Take the help of relatives and friends who are already working there. They can help you or they can sponsor you for a good job.

Search the job portals: You can search for the job on various job portals. Some of the portals are listed below: CareerBuilder, Flex jobs, indeed, Glassdoor, Monster, LinkedIn, Job2Career, Nexxt, Resume-library, Snagajob, US.jobs, ZipRecruiter, etc. Sector-wise details of the job portals are described separately in this blog.

Apply to the company directly: If you get the chance, you can apply directly to the company instead of through a job portal or recruiting agency. Access the official website of the selected company, Search and find suitable & reputed companies, job profiles, work domain, salary, and terms and conditions, etc. You will get here correct and updated knowledge. No chance of any fraud, etc.  As per the direction of the notice on the official website, you can apply for a suitable job.

Apply through Newspaper advertisement: Various jobs are advertised in newspapers. You can apply accordingly. Some of the newspapers are listed here: Washington Times, USA Today, Chicago Tribune, American City Business Journals, Crain's Chicago Business, Finance & Commerce, Inside Business, Investor's Business Daily, The Journal of Commerce, Miami Today, The Wall Street Journal.

Internships and Volunteering: Consider internships or volunteering to gain local experience. It will make your CV more attractive and compatible.

Interview Preparation: Practice for job interviews to prove your skills and adaptability. Take the help of a professional if needed.

American Cultural Awareness and its adaption: Every country is rich in its own culture and Local people like it. We should familiarize ourselves with local or American culture, ethos, and etiquette. It will help us during our stay in the USA. It is better for grand success to adapt to the American work culture and lifestyle as fast as possible.

Recognized Qualification: Be sure that degree, qualification, and relevant documents are at par with the demand in the USA for a job.

Patience and Preparedness: Selection for a job in the USA may take a long time due to the international process. Have patience for that.  Meantime make yourself perfect for the USA job. Search your weak points and cover them up with suitable action.

Leverage Alumni Networks: Connect with alumni networks or associations for support and guidance.

Some of the National companies have their branches in the USA. Through these companies, you can apply for a job, internship, etc.

Some of the organizations that help provide the job and internship are listed below: BUNAC, CIEEE, CI, and Intern Group, etc.

Scholarship programs like Fulbright may be suitable for job seekers. Preference is given to foreign students who have a year of work experience, for short-term employment.

Proficiency in English (reading, writing, speaking, and listening) makes people more competent for jobs as well as for staying in the USA.

Educational credentials: Though a degree from a reputed university from any country is recognized well in the USA, however a degree from an American University is preferable.  So, it may be a better option if someone completes their degree from the USA and in turn, you may get an internship or part-time job. After completion of the course, bright chances prevail to get the top job and the best salary.

During study in the USA, enroll and complete the Optional Practical Training (OPT). It is good for international students to get jobs faster in the USA.

Industry Trends: Staying updated on industry trends and emerging fields can help graduates target growing job sectors.

Note: Always keep in mind that a Valid work visa, job offer, and its acceptance letter, EAD (Employment Authorization Document), Approval of visa petition, Passport with valid visa stamp, prior intimation to your employer regarding your traveling plan, etc. should be available with you before traveling to the USA.

Important sectors for job seekers: The various sectors are available for job seekers in the United States of America (USA). Some are listed below:

Technology: Web Developer, Computer Analyst, System Administrator, IT Manager, Software engineer/developer, Data scientist, IT security Analyst, etc. Demand for IT professionals is always ever-growing.

Finance: Financial analysts, Accountants, Advisors, Marketing managers, corporate professionals, etc.  High demand in New York Chicago and other cities.

Hospitality Sector: Food and beverage, Accommodation, Entertainment and Recreation, Travel and tourism, etc.

Healthcare: Medical Assistants, physicians, Care workers, Administrative specialists, Mental Health professionals, Pharmacists, Nurses, Doctors, Health care administrators, etc. are always needed, especially in rising metropolitan areas.

Engineering: Civil, Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Petroleum engineers, etc.

Education: Universities and schools need teachers, professors, academic professionals, etc.

Real Estate Development: Inspector, Appraiser, Compliance Specialist, Loan officer, Real Estate Developer, Real Estate Salesperson, etc.

STEM field: Bachelor from the STEM field means Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics graduates have high demand in the USA due to its tech-driven economy.

Important locations or cities in the US for job seekers:

Silicon Valley

Wall Street

Massachusetts

Colorado

Midland, Texas

Durham-Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Corvallis, Oregon

Charlottesville, Virginia

Raleigh, North Carolina

Rochester, Minnesota

San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles-Arroyo Grande, California

Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, Texas

Huntsville, Alabama

Manchester, New Hampshire

Ann Arbor, MI

Barnstable Town, MA

Boulder, CO

Santa Rosa, CA

Santa Fe, NM

New Haven, CT

Anchorage, AK

Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH

Midland, MI

Fort Collins, CO

Norwich-New London-Westerly, CT-RI

Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC

Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD

Bloomsburg-Berwick, PA

Madison, WI

Salt Lake City, UT

Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

List of some of the websites useful for foreign nationals to get jobs in the US:

Technical Job: Dice, GitHub, Stack, Overflow, Hired.com, Angel. Co, etc.

Hospitality: Hcareers.com, Linkup, Hospitality Online, iHireHospitality, eHotelier, etc.

Design: Dribble, Carbon Made, Coro Flot, Behance, Awesome Web, etc.

Sales: SalesJobs.com, SalesHeads.com, Sales Gravy, Sales Trax, Rainmakers, etc.

Freelance jobs: Freelancer, Upwork, Craigslist, Fiverr, etc.

Nurse Practitioners (NPS): NursingJobs.com, Nurse.com, LinkedIn

Health care professionals: Indeed, Monster, Health eCareers, etc.

Software Developers: Dice, GitHub Jobs, etc.

Front-end engineer: Glassdoor, LinkedIn, etc.

Job recruiting agencies in the USA:

For job-seeking international students or professionals, various recruitment agencies provide the service and exposure to your applications and assist you to get the right job. However, recruitment agencies may charge some fees instead of the service provided by them. Some recruitment agencies are listed below:

Robert Half: This recruiting agency has roughly 325 offices across 42 states. It deals with recruitment for the following categories: Creative & Marketing, Accounting & Finance, Administrative, Technology, Legal, etc.

Kelly Services: It has roughly 148 offices and deals with recruitment for the following sectors: Education, Science, Government, Engineering, Industrial, and most of the specialized fields.

Randstad: This recruiting agency has roughly 4700 offices in 38 markets and deals with recruitment for the following sectors: Engineering, IT, Finance, Accounting, etc.

Adecco: This recruiting agency has roughly 5400 offices in 60 countries and deals with the following sectors: Legal, Technical, Industrial sectors, etc.

Korn Ferry:  It has offices in roughly 50 countries and deals with organizational-level recruitments for various types of jobs at large scale in multiple industries.

Aerotek: It has roughly 200 offices in the USA and deals with recruitment for various types of jobs in Manufacturing & production, Warehouse & distribution, maintenance & facilities sectors, etc.

TEKsystems: It has roughly 100 offices all over the world. It deals with IT jobs in the following domains: IT recruitment firms including project management, Database administration, Network engineering, Architecture, etc.

Lucas Group: This recruiting agency has roughly 10 offices and deals with higher-level jobs (senior to executive level), especially for retired personnel from the military.

Kforce: This recruiting agency has roughly 50 offices and deals with some specific sectors like Technology, finance, accounting, etc.

Insight Global: This recruiting agency has roughly 61 regional offices dealing with recruitment related to IT, Accounting, Finance, Engineering sectors, etc.

Best job and average salary in the USA for foreign nationals: As we all know, the USA is paying the best salary in the world for skilled professions. It is expected that the high growth rate regarding the following jobs in the USA may be observed shortly: Waiters, Attendants, cooks, Nurses, Wind service technicians, General Managers, IT/Software engineers, Web developers, Testers, Research Analyst, etc. The average salary per year for a few jobs is listed below. However, it may be noted that these data are given for just basic knowledge. Salary varies from place to place, time to time, and according to the experience and competency of professionals, etc.

Job	Average annual salary in US$
Anesthesiologists, Obstetrician and Gynecologist, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon	US$ 2,39,000
Psychiatrist	US$ 2,27,000
Marketing Manager	US$ 1,40,000
Lawyer	US$ 1,36,000
Pharmacist	US$ 1,33,000
Petroleum Engineering	US$ 1,32,000
Job sector:  Health care Professionals. Job profile:  Doctors, Nurses, Lab Technicians, aides, helpers, medical waste handlers, etc. Average annual salary in US$: 2,08,000 Note: The healthcare profession has the highest salary and highest job growth in the USA. In the USA, the Healthcare industry employs roughly 18 million professionals.  Roughly 59 million healthcare professionals are working worldwide. Roughly 80% of healthcare professionals are female.  Work visa options: H-1B visa or J-1B (Exchange Visitor Visa).
Job sector:  Chief Executive Job profile:  Responsible for the company's profit. Average annual salary in US$: 1,85,950
Job sector:  Nurse Practitioners Job profile: Duties related to patients' examinations, diagnostic tests, treatment, prescriptions, etc.  Average annual salary in US$: 1,83,580 Work visa options: H-1B visa or Employment-based green card (EB-2 or EB-3).
Job sector:  Dentistry Job profile:  Dentists, Dental doctors. Average annual salary in US$: 1,83,300
Job sector:  Pediatricians, Pediatrics Job profile: Treatment and medical care related to infants, kids, children, adolescents, and young adults. Average annual salary in US$: 1,77,000 to US$ 1,90,000
Job sector:  Airlines Job profile:  Pilots, Co-pilots, Flight engineers, etc. Average annual salary in US$: 1,60,970
Job sector:  Architectural Manager Job profile: Looking after all technical activities related to architecture, engineering projects, etc. Average annual salary in US$: 1,49,530
Job sector: Information Technology Job profile: IT Managers, etc. Average annual salary in US$: 1,39,000 to US$ 1,64,000
Job sector:  Business & Financial Management. Job profile:  Finance manager, Managing Industry investment activities, financial planning, preparing financial reports, developing strategies and plans for long-term financial goals, etc. Average annual salary in US$: 1,21,000 to US$ 140,000 Useful websites: eFinancialCareers, LinkedIn, etc. Work visa options: H-1B Visa, L-1 Visa, and O-1 Visa.
Job sector:  Software Developer. Job profile: Software programming, application-related jobs like testing, designing, developing, monitoring, etc.  Average annual salary in US$:   1,04,000 to US$ 1,27,000 Note: As per data available on the internet, more than 4.4 million Software Developers work in the US. Work visa options:  H-1B Visa, L-1 Visa, O-1 Visa.
Job sector:  Data Scientists Job profile:   Related to big data analysis, responsible for analyzing unstructured large volumes of data for enhancing the business and revenue of a company. Average annual salary in US$: 1,07,801 Growth: As per information available on the internet, roughly 11.5 million new jobs for Data Scientists will be created in the USA by 2026. Useful websites:  DataJobs, DataScienceJobs.com, etc. Work visa options: H-1B Visa, L-1 Visa, O-1 Visa, EB-2 or EB-3 Employment-Based Green Card.
Job sector:  Social Media Planner, Social Media Strategist. Job profile: Job-related to high-quality content writing for the company’s social media channels like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter (X), etc.  Multitasking skills are essential for this position to handle multiple social media platforms. Average annual salary in US$:  1,10,080 Useful websites: Indeed, LinkedIn, etc. Work visa options: H-1B Visa, L-1 Visa, and O-1 Visa.
Job sector: Front end Engineer: Job Profile: Front-end engineers usually work as a bridge between the user and back-end developers. The main role of the Front-end engineer is to provide a satisfactory experience to the customers without any issues, errors, downtime, etc. They plan, design, build, and implement user interface systems for websites, software, web-based applications, etc. They create and enhance systems. They do test and troubleshooting operations to address issues like browser compatibility, accessibility, etc. Average salary in US$: 1,05,240 Work visa options: H-1B Visa, L-1 Visa, and O-1 Visa. Job listing websites: Glassdoor, LinkedIn, etc.
Job sector: Physical Therapy (PTs) Job Profile: Physical therapists deal with pain and mobility of the external body parts of a patient. With the help of various types of exercises, electrical stimulation, Ultrasonic therapy, Ice and heat therapy, and other methods, therapists treat patients suffering from Frozen shoulders, knees, neck, injury, sports injury, neurological problems, etc.  The average salary in US$: 71,483 Useful websites: TherapisBoardtJob, PhysicalTherapist.com, Indeed, etc. Work visa options: H-1B Visa, and Green Card Sponsorship.
Job sector: Business Development manager Job Profile: They play an important role in business development and success. Generates new sales leads, deals with client pricing, and plans strategy for expansion, revenue, and profit growth of the company. The average annual salary in US$:  78,480 Useful websites: BusinessDevelopmentCrossing, LinkedIn, etc. Work visa options: H-1B Visa and L-1 Visa.
Most of the top jobs with high salaries require advanced qualifications, experience, and complex or multiple skills. However, some middle-class jobs are also available with medium-range salaries. Some of such jobs are listed below:
Job	Average annual wage in US$ (approximately)
Cashier	US$ 30,000
Medical Assistant	US$ 46,500
Bartender	US$ 48,000
Marketing Specialist	US$ 49,500
Operation Manager	US$ 67,000
Customer Service Representative	US$ 60,000
Stocking Associate	US$ 36,500
Software Developer	US$ 94,000
Food Preparation Worker	US$ 31,500
Bookkeeper	US$ 42,800

Best job for freshers in the USA:
Yes, it is a good chance for freshers. Various options for jobs are available for freshers. Some are listed below:
Job Profile	Average salary per year in US$
Customer service representative	40,000 USD
Library Assistants	33000 USD
Content writer	56000 USD
Research assistant in scientific laboratories	40,000 USD
Sales Executive	1,67,000 USD
Catering Assistants	43,000 USD
It may vary from place to place and depends upon qualifications and other skills. Other jobs are also available for freshers. Some are listed below
Entry level Engineer
Pharmaceutical industries
Automobile industries
Technical jobs
Language Translators

Part-time job for foreign students in the USA:

For doing a part-time job along with studying in the USA, International students are required to get a Work Visa from US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The part-time jobs along with study for international or Indian students in the USA are available in different sectors. By doing a part-time job, you can compensate for the expenses incurred on your study or stay. Your professional skills will be enhanced and in turn, your CV/Resume will attract more jobs with higher salaries. You will be connected with more professionals, and it will develop confidence and a suitable personality. Your salary will depend upon your location of study. The average part-time job salary in the USA may vary from US$ 7 to US$15 per hour. Entry-level annual salary may be around US$25,000 and may be up to US$30,000 per year. Part-time jobs may be divided into two groups: On-campus jobs and Off-campus jobs. Now we will list here both types of various part-time jobs.

On-campus part-time jobs: There are various options available for On-campus part-time jobs in the USA. Some of the options are listed below: Teaching Assistant, Research Assistant, Library Assistant, Bookstore assistant, Department Assistant, Peer Tutor, Catering Assistant, Food Runner, Barista,  Campus Ambassador, Campus Tech Support, And similar miscellaneous jobs. Note: In this category, you will get timely payment and a handsome salary.

Off-campus part-time jobs: The various options for Off-campus part-time jobs are available in the USA. Some jobs are listed below: Call center job, Retail clerks, Tour guides, Language interpreters, Similar miscellaneous jobs.   The guidance, help, and updated information to find out the Off-campus part-time jobs may be obtained from the following places in the USA: Career Service office, Student Unions, University departments, etc. In addition, Online platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and others may be used to find relevant and latest information regarding such jobs. A paid internship in the USA is also available. However, you are required to get valid permission (authorization) from a Designated School Office (DSO) to get the paid internship.

Courses for International Students in the USA:

List of the Important courses to join in the USA for getting high range salary

The various options are available for international students to join the courses in the USA for getting the best salary. Some of the courses are listed below:

Nursing

Chemical Engineering

Human Resource Management

International Law

Medical sciences, Healthcare, MBBS (Surgeon, dentist, Physician, Anesthesiologist, etc.) Pharmacology, etc.

Business Management

Information Technology

Clinical Psychology

Biotechnology

Software Developer

Computing/ Computer engineering

Petroleum engineering

Aerospace engineering

Civil Engineering

Data Science analysts

Note: You can apply for a master's degree study program from the USA. It will enhance your skills and give you a good opportunity to get a job and settle there. Studying for/a master's in the USA or from a reputed International University is more beneficial than domestic University. You will get international exposure, the highest level of soft skill development, and a wide spectrum of knowledge to get a good job with a handsome salary. The cost of the study/master's from a USA university may be higher but can be compensated with part-time job or internship money. If you are completing your studies at a domestic university, your salary for your first job may be too low and it will impact your further hike. Therefore, for a golden future, higher study from the USA or from any other reputed international university is much better than the domestic university.

Types of work visa for the United States of America:

Mainly two types of work visa are available for the USA as given below: 1. Immigrant visa (it is for permanent stay in the USA). 2. Nonimmigrant Visa: it is for temporary stay in the USA for a specific position or a specific purpose.

Immigrant Work Visa for USA

Immigrant work visas (Green card holders) allow foreign nationals to stay and work permanently in the USA.      A Green Card (also known as Permanent Residence in the USA or Permanent Resident Card) is issued in the USA which allows unlimited authority to the immigrants to work and stay in the USA.  As per the official report for 2022, 2.75 lakh Green Cards (employment-based immigration permits) were issued by the Office of US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Out of 2.75 lakh Green Cards, 33% (more than 91,000) green cards were issued to Indian nationals. There are many categories of Immigrant visa holders. Some are listed below: 1. Employment-based immigrant visa. 2. Family-based Immigrant visa. 3. Diversity Visa (DV).

Employment-based immigrant Work Visa:
Employment Preference and  Category		Details
First preference		Priority Workers –Foreign nationals with Extraordinary Professional Talent in art, science, education, business, athletics, professors, researchers, etc.
E1 (EB-1) category
Second Preference		Foreign nationals with Extraordinary Ability in art, science, business, etc. Foreign Professionals with Advanced Degrees and Foreign Individuals having labor certification endorsed by the US Labor Department.
E2 (EB-2) category
Third preference		It is for skilled workers, professionals, and other workers.
E3 (EB-3) category
Fourth preference		Particular Special Immigrants
E4 category
Fifth preference		Immigrant Investors who invest a heavy amount in US business.
E5 category

Some common categories of nonimmigrant work visas:

H-1B: Individual in Specialty Occupation (specialized field). Required bachelor’s degree or higher education. They are required to apply theoretical and practical applications in the job. Under the H-1B category of work Visa, you may get various jobs in the United States of America. Some are listed below: Accountants and Auditors. Architects. Biologists. Budget and Management Analysts. Chemists. Engineers including civil engineers. IT expert. Teachers. Note:  In the fiscal year 2024, nearly 3 lakhs more applications are submitted for H-1B work visas. It shows a roughly 61% increase compared to the last fiscal year 2023. It shows the huge demand for international skilled professionals in the USA.

H-1B1: Similar to the H-1B, the H-1B1 is specific to nationals of Singapore and Chile. It is for Free Trade Agreement Expert (FTA).

H-2A: This is for temporary (provisional) agricultural workers from foreign countries, hired to perform seasonal work in the agricultural sector.

H-2B: The H-2B visa is for temporary (provisional) non-agricultural workers and is commonly used in industries like hospitality, landscaping, etc.

H-3: It is for individuals (visitors) coming to the USA for training or education, typically in special education or as part of a training program.

L (L-1): It is for intracompany transferees, allowing employees of multinational companies to work in the USA. They may be executives, managers, or specialized field employees who are attached to parent, branch, or affiliated offices in the USA.

O (O-1): It is for individuals with extraordinary abilities or achievements in various fields like arts, science, education, business, athletics, etc.

P-1: It is for athletes, artists, or members of entertainment groups with a high level of achievement or recognition. It can be for a team or an individual.

P-2: It is for entertainers or artists as part of a group or as individuals involved in reciprocal exchange programs.

P-3: It is similar to the P-2. P-3 visa is for entertainers or artists but is based on a culturally unique program or performance.

Q-1: It is for participants in international cultural exchange programs. It’s often used by individuals involved in sharing their cultural heritage.

F-1: It is for international students to study in the USA for high school, college, university, conservatory, seminary, language training, etc. They must be certified by the Students and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP). F1 visa holders can also apply for OPT (Optional Practical Training) after completing their studies.

Example of vacancy in Indian embassy Washington D.C. (USA):

Vacancies in the Indian embassy in Washington D.C. (USA) as of December 2020 are given here. These vacancies are for lower-level posts, therefore, the salary is also lower. Moreover, the below data belong to December 2020 (more than three and half years back), therefore presently in July 2024, the salary will be reasonably higher.

Eligibility: Applicants should be US citizens or permanent residents with valid visas and valid work permits.

Post:  Junior Clerk (Protocol) Required qualification, experience, and skill: Bachelor's degree from an accredited University. Sound knowledge of computer skills, especially MS Office. Work experience of at least one year in the field of tourism, hotel, and aviation. Proficiency in English. Good writing, communication skills, and social media skills.        Job Profile: To facilitate arrivals and departures of the visiting delegations. To liaise with the local government to complete all formalities about the arrivals and departures of the visiting delegates. To liaise with the hotels, airlines, and local transporters. To undertake administrative work relating to invoices of hotels, airlines, and local transporters. To liaise with the automobile agencies for maintenance of the official vehicles. Any other work assigned from time to time. Initial Pay: US$ 2886 per month + 75 per month. (towards medical insurance premium).

Post: Junior Clerk Required qualification, experience, and skill: Bachelor's degree from an accredited University. Sound knowledge of computer skills, especially MS Office. Proficiency in English. Basic knowledge of administration and accounts-related work. Good writing, communication skills, and social media skills.        Work Profile: Handling various administrative and accounts-related work viz. maintaining files, initiating proposals, processing bills for settlement, preparation of salary and other vouchers, etc. Assist in Consular-related various services viz. Passport, Visa, OCI cards, etc. To liaise with the local government offices/OFM about various services viz. booking of public parks, issuance of diplomatic Identity cards, driving licenses, SSN, Tax exemption cards, etc. Assist with Embassy events and visits of delegations including protocol duties at the airport as required. Any other work assigned from time to time. Initial Pay: US$ 2886 per month + 75 per month (towards medical insurance premium).

Post: Handyman Required qualification, experience, and skill: Good working experience in electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and HVAC systems. Adequate communication skills in English. Work Profile: To carry out the following work at the Embassy of India and properties/residences owned by the Embassy: Electrical – repair and maintenance of electrical gadgets, troubleshooting all electrical problems, repair and replacement of light fixtures and cables. Plumbing – carry out repairs and replacements of faucets, cistern tanks, bathroom fittings, and minor repairs of plumbing systems in the Embassy buildings and residences. Carpentry – Carry out minor repairs of furniture, doors, and window fittings, assembly of new furniture, and all other works related to carpentry. HVAC system- troubleshooting of HVAC systems in Embassy buildings and residences. Any other work assigned from time to time. Initial Pay: US$ 3120 per month + 75 per month (towards medical insurance premium).

Post: Chauffeur Required qualification, experience, and skill: Grade 12 or above. Should possess a valid driver’s license and experience of at least 3 years of driving skills. Adequate communication skills in English. Should be willing to work in odd working hours and on weekends/ holidays. Work Profile: To drive official vehicles to various destinations within and outside DC. To maintain and keep the allotted vehicle tidy and clean. Any other work assigned from time to time. Initial Pay: US$ 3120 per month + 75 per month (towards medical insurance premium).

Communication and other details of the Indian embassy in Washington D.C. (USA):

Note- According to the data available on the internet, roughly 2.6 million Indian immigrants are living in the USA and many of them are working for the USA. If any Indian needs any emergency help, contact numbers for getting help round the clock are available at the below-given link: https://www.indianembassyusa.gov.in/pages/MjI

Email ID/ Important contact numbers
Office of the Ambassador			psamb.washington@mea.gov.in
Office of the Deputy Chief of Mission			psdcm.washington@mea.gov.in
Media Queries			fspic.washington@mea.gov.in
Community Affairs			minca.washington@mea.gov.in
Economic Issues			mineco.washington@mea.gov.in
Commercial Representative (Trade-related queries)			com3.washington@mea.gov.in
Consular issues:
Consular Service		Telephone No.		E-Mail ID
Miscellaneous Services		+1-202-939-9888		cons5.washington@mea.gov.in
Visa Services		+1-202-939-9865		visa.washington@mea.gov.in
OCI Services		+1-202-939-9889		fsoci.washington@mea.gov.in
Passport Services		+1-202-939-9864		cons6.washington@mea.gov.in
Emergency Contact Numbers & Address:
Chancery-I 2107 Massachusetts Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20008 Telephone: (202) 939-7000 Offices:  Ambassador's Office, Deputy Chief of Mission's Office, Political Wing, Press, Information & Culture Wing, Chancery Wing, Community Affairs Wing, Personnel Wing, Economic Wing, Military Wing, Air Wing, Naval Wing, Defense Technology Wing, and Science & Technology Wing
Chancery-II 2536 Massachusetts Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20008 Offices:  Commerce Wing, Consular Wing, ISRO Wing, ITOU Wing, and Office of the Principal Director of Audit
Facebook			https://www.facebook.com/IndiaInUSA
Twitter			https://twitter.com/IndianEmbassyUS
Youtube			https://www.youtube.com/indiainusa
Instagram			https://www.instagram.com/indianembassyus/
Twitter (Passport)			https://twitter.com/IndiaPassportDC
Twitter (Visa)			https://twitter.com/IndiaVisaDC
Twitter (OCI)			https://twitter.com/IndiaOCIDC

Summary of the blog: The job and salary in the USA are very attractive for most foreign nationals from developing and poor countries. Though competition for job seekers is tough to get entry into the USA, however, a lot of options are available in different sectors for experience holders, freshers, study cum jobs seekers, and part-time on or off-campus jobs. You should provide the complete and correct information in the Visa application form. Any false or misleading information may be troublesome at a later stage. You should be aware of the eligibility criteria for a visa and job in the USA. The required qualification, work experience, and competency in all respects is needed to get the job. Adopt a legal channel to find entry and job in the USA. Beware of fraudsters, honey traps, etc. If you are eligible and competent for a job, it is always most welcome in the USA. Keep good Health, a lot of wealth, and strong Communication.

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