Getting a job with visa sponsorship is the first and foremost crucial step of the immigration process if degree holders are to have a job in the United States.
Fortunately, many U.S. employers are sponsors of foreign workers, especially from factory hand to staff positions
We wrote this article to outlines effective strategies and resources to help you in finding visa-sponsored jobs in the U.S.
Visa sponsored means what?
Visa sponsorship means that the employer, based in the U.S., will sponsor a foreign worker for a work visa, like the H1-B, commonly used for skilled professionals.
Through this process, foreign nationals can legally live and work in the United States, but the onus is on the employer to start the sponsorship, so job seekers must zero in on companies that will do such sponsoring.
Steps to find Visa sponsored Jobs in the US
Identify Your Industry: Some industries are more likely to seek skilled workers than others.
This would include technology, healthcare, engineering, and finance, among others. So do some research on which sectors are actively hiring and known to be visa sponsors.
Use Job Boards: Many job boards actually work to list positions that involve visa sponsorship.
A few to focus include
USponsorMe: This is a job board specifically aimed at connecting seekers with US-based employers sponsoring visas. It has over 100,000 active job listings from companies friendly to visas.
LinkedIn: In this platform, there is a specific visa sponsor jobs category, and filtering and applying becomes pretty easy. There are more than 9,000 listings, so it is a great tool in terms of networking and finding jobs.
Indeed—This is an extremely popular job searching platform that can help users in finding visa sponsorship jobs of any industry. The website aggregates listings from a variety of sources, thereby providing a comprehensive view of available positions.
Jooble—Although another aggregator of jobs, listing urgent visa sponsorship jobs makes it easier to find opportunities quickly
Network
One needs a professional network for support during the job search.
This will involve such things as attending industry conferences, joining relevant professional groups on LinkedIn, and engaging with alumni from the same university who may be in the U.S., doing similar work to what you intend to do.
All this networking could potentially lead to a job referral or some inside information on firms that are actively sponsoring visas.
Tailor your resume and cover letter
Tailor your resume and cover letter to focus on the qualifications of the candidate and to appeal to the requirements of the job.
Mention your degree and skills, and any type of relevant experience that may make you a very strong candidate.
Get Ready for the Interviews: Discuss your qualifications and what you have to offer the company. Study corporate culture and values; it helps to make a fine impression during the interviews.
Understand Visa Processes: You should be aware of the entire process for obtaining a visa and what all documents it requires to be attached for the applied job. Knowing the timeline and required documents makes it easier to go through the process.
Any degree holder looking for a US visa-sponsored job in the United States needs strategic planning and perseverance.
Using the niche job boards, networking well, and being prepared for applications and interviews will certainly help your chances of getting a visa-sponsored job.
Proper approaches and resources will lead you to your dream of working in the United States.
K Fosu The Informant is a lifestyle blogger with 6 years' experience in content and web development. He is a Google keyword planner, SEO analyst, an influencer and entrepreneur who holds BA Degree from Ghana's Premier University.
