Job Finder
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How do I apply for a job?
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On Indeed.com, there are job descriptions for new immigrants!
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Go to Indeed.com and type in “New Immigrants”
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There is a large range of internships and jobs in various locations.
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Be prepared to talk about your situation and the complexities of your work visa. When you have secured your work visa, make sure your status and eligibility are on your resume. If an employer you would like to work for requests a letter of interest, explain that you can legally work and for how long. Make sure you go to interviews prepared with paperwork proving your status.
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How do I apply for a working visa?
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Visit https://www.usa.gov/find-a-job to find more information about getting a work visa, your rights and protections as a temporary foreign worker, and other immigration questions. This website also offers other information for apprenticeships, self-employment, and more. The information for immigrants is near the bottom of the website.
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Job Finder: https://www.indeed.com/q-New-Immigrants-jobs.html?vjk=675d10e8a16e9a1b.
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Do I qualify?
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If you are an American citizen or have a working visa in the United States, then yes!
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What do I need?
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Temporary (nonimmigrant workers)
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1. L-1 Visa: For foreign workers and owners wishing to transfer to a new or existing U.S. business​
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2. E2 and E1 visa permit: For investors and traders
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3. H-1B visa permit: Designed for skilled, educated foreign workers who are employed in specialty occupations.
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4. H-2B visa permit: Designed for temporary, though not agricultural, jobs such as truck drivers, positions at ski
mountains, hotels, beach resorts, etc.
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Permanent (immigrant workers)
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1. EB-1 Green Card: For people of extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business or athletics.
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2. EB-2 Green Card Permit: Based on exceptional ability and professionals with advanced degrees, and qualified alien physicians who will practice medicine in an area of the U.S. that is underserved.
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3. EB-3 Green Card Permit: Designed for skilled workers (minimum two years of training and experience), professionals with bachelor's degrees, and unskilled workers.
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4. EB-4 Green Card Permit: Special immigrants including religious workers, employees and former employees of U.S. government abroad, and translators with the U.S. Armed Forces.
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​5. EB-5 Green Card Permit: This preference is reserved for business investors who invest $1 million or $500,000 (if the investment is made in a targeted employment area) in a new commercial enterprise that employs at least 10 full-time U.S. workers.
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For more information about visas, visit the U.S. Department of Homeland Security site (https://www.uscis.gov/working-united-states/working-us)
You also need:
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An industry Focus
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Resume
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Career Road Map
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Network
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What industries and positions are the most open to immigrant workers?
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Information technology
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Financial Services
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Professional & business services
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Manufacturing
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Transportation
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Healthcare
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Retail
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Positions: Technical, Administrative, Manual Labor, Sales, Creative, Financial, Managerial
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How to build a resume?
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Your resume should comprise your name, address, phone number, e-mail address, as well as previous jobs, dates worked, and educational background.
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You may also include relevant skills that you think would work well with the position you interested in.
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Resume: http://www.careerbuilder.com/advice/resumewriting-101-sample-resumes-included
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Career Road Map for First-Generation Professionals
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Tools that can help first-generation college students into first-generation professionals include role models, a support system, and a hard-working attitude.
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Role Models
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First-generation students and graduates can gain knowledge from talking to adults about how to work in salaried fields. Talking to the mentor can benefit the students by giving them a direction to attain their own goals. These inspirations can help guide students.
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Support System
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Many first-generation students and graduates struggle with finding people to talk to about career planning since many families may not know how to help or what to do. It would be beneficial to find time and practice getting comfortable seeking support outside of the students’ families. It is also important to note that if someone says no to helping, do not get deterred! Try again until you find the right support system.
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Capitalize on Work Experience
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One area that first-generation students and graduates often outshine other students is work experience. For instance, many first-generation students and graduates may have already been employed for years to earn money to support their education and families. The difficulties and obstacles faced through these times may make them more attractive to employers.
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Network
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First-generation students and graduates have to network since they may be at a disadvantage if their parents, guardians, and friends do not have the connections that they need to move forward.
Using networking resources such as Future Link or LinkedIn are great ways to reach out to companies and employees.
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