that the USA are among the preferred countries to live or invest in, many people already know, since around 1.8 million Brazilians already make the North American country their residence. The USA is the first country with the most Brazilians abroad, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and a large part of this number immigrated attracted by a professional opportunity, in view of the need for qualified professionals in different areas of activity. The US unemployment rate stands at 3.6%, according to the Department of Labor in a published report. At the end of 2022, there were 11 million jobs available in the US.
“To meet this huge shortage of professionals, US companies are increasingly receptive to talent from other countries, including Brazil,” says Carolina Leitão, partner at International Career Transition (ICT) and director of business development at Kinp Group, consultants specializing in international careers for Brazilian professionals abroad. According to the specialist, Brazilian professionals are as qualified as Americans, making them extremely competitive to seek an opportunity in the US. “Brazilian professionals already have the advantage of speaking another language, they have a greater number of academic degrees than Americans, they have more cultural knowledge and more “hands-on”, because, generally, in Brazil, they work with much fewer resources, and with that they have more problem-solving skills”, he concludes.
The selection of talents in American companies has some peculiarities, although it takes place in several stages, as in Brazil. “The selection process is very similar: application for vacancies, interviews, assessment of behavior and skills until the job offer. But the main difference is the culture. In the US, interviews are more objective, with a punctual start and end time, questions focused on the candidate's career results, and on professional and technical skills. There are no personal questions like in Brazil, where interviewers usually like to know marital status, if you have children, age, etc. The same reasoning applies to the “Resume” (resume), which does not need to inform any personal information, something common in Brazil”, explains the specialist in recruitment and selection.
Regarding the bureaucracy involved in effectively moving to another country, the professional who wants an opportunity in the US does not need to have a formalized job offer to immigrate, as his area of expertise may be related to a relevant activity before the US government. To assist this professional, there is the possibility of immigration through EB2-NIW visa awarded to professionals with exceptional skills, that is, with a solid academic background and proven professional experience. The acronym NIW stands for National Interest Waiver and entitles the worker to fit into the category of visa for professionals that are of national interest, those who work in areas with a shortage of skilled labor.
In order not to have EB-2 NIW visa refused It is worth hiring specialized immigration advice to correctly complete the documentation and prerequisites.
Professions on the rise and immigration visa
According to the US Department of Labor, job openings in usa in the areas of health, technology (learn more about IT professionals in the USA), engineering, aviation and law are those that have most demanded professionals and, consequently, offered more attractive salaries. nurses anesthetists and doctors, for example, can record average annual earnings of $195,000 and $208,000, respectively, while lawyers and aircraft pilots can have annual salaries in the range of $127,000 and $202,000. In some cases, however, it is necessary to be aware of the need for validation or revalidation of diplomas.
Another opportunity beyond work is by way of investment, as determined by the requirements of the EB-5 visa. Check here on the site which are the types of american visas most recommended.
Wagner Pontes, founder of D4U Immigration, an office specializing in immigration to the US and Europe, explains that to complete the application requirements for the EB2-NIW it is necessary to meet at least three of the seven criteria required by the US immigration department. “When the eligibility conditions are met and the national interest (NIW) is demonstrated, the professional assumes the great differential and eliminates the need for a job offer from an American employer. With this type of visa, he can immigrate to the country before being admitted by a company, which can facilitate the eventual hiring of this professional since he is already in American territory”, says the executive who offers clients, free of charge, the possibility to count on the services of headhunters since 2020.
About D4U Immigration
Created in 2015, D4U Immigration is the largest immigration office in the US, has already benefited more than 6,000 people and has an approval rating of over 99% in applications submitted to the USCIS, the US immigration department. In 2021 and 2022, he received the award for best immigration advice in the USA and Latin America by the Legal Awards. D4U Immigration helps Brazilian families obtain permanent residency (green card) and has an extensive network of professionals and partners who offer complementary services and help in identifying and choosing the best option for schools, homes, and all other procedures for the best stay in the United States. This year, D4U entered the European market through a merger with one of the largest European immigration companies to give the customer who prefers the culture of the other continent, Lexidy.
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