Imagine: you, an accomplished healthcare professional, treating patients in one of the best and most innovative healthcare systems in the worldwhile enjoying the American quality of life and building a promising future for yourself and your family.
This reality can be yours with D4U Immigration, your partner specializing in the immigration journey to the United States!
If you don’t already have a Immigration Consultancy to help you, D4U Immigration reveals the best health professions for Brazilians in the United States. Confira!
Opportunities on the rise: Most in-demand professions
The American healthcare market is facing a shortage of qualified professionals, creating a promising scenario for Brazilians like you. Several areas offer excellent opportunities, with attractive salaries e growth prospects:
- Nurses: Nursing is one of the most sought-after professions in the American healthcare system. Nurses with experience in intensive care units, neonatology, geriatrics and mental health are especially in demand.
- Doctors: Doctors in various specialties, such as geriatrics, internal medicine and surgical areas, are in high demand throughout the country. To practice medicine in the USA, you need to go through a process to validate your diploma and obtain an American medical license. Check it out here: How to become a doctor in the USA.
- Physiotherapists: Physiotherapy is a growing field in the USA, with a high demand for qualified professionals to care for patients with various conditions.
- Dentists: Brazilian dentists who complete the process of validating their diploma and obtaining an American license can have great career opportunities in the USA. Check it out here: How to become a dentist in the USA.
- Dental technicians: Oral health assistants and technicians are also in demand in American dental clinics and offices.
- Home Health Aides: Professionals who care for the elderly, people with disabilities or those recovering in their homes are increasingly in demand in the USA.
How to work in healthcare in the USA: Basic requirements
If you have a Brazilian degree and want to work in the USA, you must meet a series of basic requirements, such as:
- Education Undergraduate degree in the health field, duly recognized in Brazil.
- Exams: Passing English proficiency exams (TOEFL or IELTS) and specific exams in the field.
- Experience: Proof of relevant professional experience.
- Documentation: Valid passport, birth and marriage certificates, diplomas and complete school transcripts, among others.
To revalidate your diploma and practice your profession in the USA, you will need to follow a specific process, which varies according to your area of expertise.
Validation of health professionals’ diplomas in the USA | D4U CAST:
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How do I get a work visa in the USA?
The first step is to identify the type of visa best suited to your profile and career. D4U Immigration offers complete advice, from validating diplomas to obtaining licenses and work visas.
Types of American Visa
The types of American visa most common and suitable for Brazilians include:
- H-1B visa: Intended for specialized professionals such as doctors, engineers and scientists.
- EB-2 visa: For professionals with exceptional skills or of national interest, such as researchers and innovators.
- EB-3 visa: Aimed at professionals with specific training and experience, such as nurses and physiotherapists.
- L-1 visa: For managers, directors and other key employees of multinational companies with branches in the USA.
- O-1 visa: Granted to individuals with extraordinary talents in areas such as science, arts, entertainment and sports.
- Green Card: Authorization that allows you to live and work freely in the USA.
Essential requirements
Each type of visa has its own specific requirements, but in general you will need to present them:
- Valid passport: With a minimum validity of six months beyond the intended period of stay.
- Diploma and transcript: Original documentation and translated into English, proving the completion of your education.
- Proficiency exams: Passing exams such as TOEFL or IELTS, which demonstrate your command of the English language.
- Professional Experience: Proof of your experience in the field by means of work letters, certificates and portfolios.
- Job offer (for some visas): Official letter from the American company that hired you, detailing the position, responsibilities and remuneration offered.
- Other documents: Depending on the type of visa, additional documents may be requested, such as birth and marriage certificates, medical examinations and proof of financial resources.
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The Journey Step by Step
The process of applying for an American work visa can be complex and requires attention to detail. A D4U Immigration offers complete advicefrom the initial assessment to obtaining a visa and your integration into the American labor market:
- Detailed Analysis: We study your case in depth to identify the ideal type of visa for you and ensure that you comply with all requirements.
- Personalized guidance: We provide clear and precise guidance on every stage of the process, from document collection to the interview with the consular officer.
- Translation and Legalization: We translate and legalize all the necessary documentation, guaranteeing the quality and authenticity of the information.
- Interview preparation: We train you for the interview with the consular officer, increasing your chances of success.
- Ongoing support: We are by your side throughout the process, offering support and clarifying any doubts you may have.
How much does a health worker earn in the United States?
The salary of a health agent in the United States varies according to several factors, such as:
- Level of experience: Professionals with more experience generally receive higher salaries.
- Location: The cost of living varies significantly between the different regions of the country, directly impacting on salary levels. Large cities such as San Francisco, New York and Boston tend to offer the highest salaries, while less populated areas may have lower salaries.
- Specialization: Health workers specializing in areas with high demand, such as intensive care units, neonatology, geriatrics and mental health, can earn higher incomes.
- Type of employer: The salary can also vary according to the type of employer, whether it’s a hospital, clinic, nursing home or other health institution.
- Level of education: In some cases, health workers with higher education, such as a master’s degree or doctorate, may have access to better opportunities and higher salaries.
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Average salary for health workers in the USA
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the average annual salary for healthcare workers is US$ 57,440.
However, it’s important to remember that this is only an average, and the real values can be much higher or lower, depending on the factors mentioned above.
Salaries by specialization
To get a better idea of salaries in different areas of specialization, here are some examples:
- Health workers in intensive care units: US$ 66,930/year
- Neonatal health workers: US$ 62,510/year
- Geriatric health workers: US$ 58,760/year
- Mental health workers: US$ 54,470/year
Highest Salaries by Region
The metropolitan regions with the highest average annual salaries for health workers in the USA are:
- San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA: US$ 92,650/year
- Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA: US$ 84,170/year
- New York-New Jersey-Wilmington, NY-NJ-PA: US$ 84,130/year
- Boston, MA: US$ 82,970/year
- San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA: US$ 81,960/year
Your Journey to Success Starts Here
A D4U Immigration offers personalized support at every stage of the immigration journey, from the initial assessment to obtaining your visa and integrating into the American job market.
Elected in 2021, 2022 and 2023 as the Best Immigration Consultancy in the United States and Latin America, D4U Immigration is an immigration consultancy specializing in the US visa approval process, with a 99% approval rate and more than 11,000 beneficiaries.
What’s more, among our differentials, we offer a specialist for each stage and reapplication at no extra cost.
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