{"id":289684,"date":"2020-05-13T11:12:41","date_gmt":"2020-05-13T10:12:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nigerianfinder.com\/?p=289684"},"modified":"2021-03-15T07:08:03","modified_gmt":"2021-03-15T06:08:03","slug":"how-to-get-a-job-in-the-usa-from-nigeria-useful-advices","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nigerianfinder.com\/how-to-get-a-job-in-the-usa-from-nigeria-useful-advices\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Get a Job in the USA From Nigeria [+Useful Advices]"},"content":{"rendered":"

Foreign Policy<\/i><\/em>\u00a0posted that in 2019 Nigerians sent about $6.2 billion back home from the USA. It states that many immigrants leave Africa to find a better place to work, and America provides many such opportunities. In this article, we will tell you how to start building a career in the USA and what aspects you should pay attention to.<\/p>\n

Where are the Best Places to Find a Job<\/h2>\n

In order to work abroad, you must have official permission such as a work visa or a green card. But, first, you must find a job that will be the basis for issuing you the permission to enter the country. So when searching for open vacancies, you should also research where exactly you want to live. Focus on the states in which the Nigerian community is most developed. This would be an excellent support for you in an unfamiliar country. According to the Pew Research Center, there are 348,000 <\/u><\/a>Nigerians<\/u><\/a>\u00a0living in the USA<\/u><\/a>, and Texas, New York, and Maryland have the greatest number of immigrants.<\/p>\n

Lots of companies in the United States offer sponsorship. This means that they guarantee that your employment will be legal; accordingly, the process of obtaining a visa is greatly simplified. Top organizations that may sponsor you include:<\/p>\n

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  1. Infosys – This is a company that develops software for e-commerce and telecommunication enterprises. In the past 2 years they have issued more than 55,000 work visas. Infosys is interested in technologists, technical consultants, analysts, and engineers.<\/li>\n
  2. Deloitte & Touche – This company specializes in accounting and consulting. They issue visas of various kinds to specialists, both novices and experienced professionals.<\/li>\n
  3. Google – This company is engaged in cloud computing, advertising technology, and web search algorithms. They have issued more than 17,000 work visas.<\/li>\n
  4. Accenture – This company is interested in programmers, analysts, and other specialists from the IT world. To apply for visa sponsorship, check their website.<\/li>\n
  5. Wipro – This company has already claimed visas for more than 23,000 foreigners. Wipro is looking for engineers, software analysts, consultants, project managers, architects, etc.<\/li>\n
  6. Amazon – The biggest e-commerce business in the country is also considered to be one of the best employers with visa sponsorship. They are interested in HRs, area & program managers, equipment coordinators, etc.<\/li>\n
  7. Ernst & Young – This company is looking for specialists in accounting, finance, payroll, and tax experts. Over the past 2 years, Ernst & Young has filed 18,000 applications for visas.<\/li>\n
  8. Microsoft – This company has 18,000 foreign nation employees. The company hires experienced professionals, students, graduates, and is friendly towards people with disabilities.<\/li>\n
  9. Capgemini – This company works in the field of computer systems design, technical consulting, and management. Capgemini is interested in IT specialists, including programmers, engineers, and testers.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    There are 2 ways to become part of the sponsorship program. The first is to send your resume to companies directly on their websites. When doing so, it is important to attach a cover letter in which you can describe in more detail why the organization should hire you. To get a positive answer, your profile must shine. The best advice you can get is to qualitatively prepare documents. Your resume should reflect your best qualities and main benefits. Even if you are a student and do not have the experience, you are still required to prepare a CV. It is often a good idea to use professional tools for application document preparation. Once your papers are ready, send them even to the companies that are not hiring at that moment. Many vacancies are never published, so you will be more likely to get a job if you take some initiative.<\/p>\n

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    The second way is to use online job search websites. Platforms such as Indeed or Glassdoor have lots of vacancies, and you can find the most affordable for you with the keyword \u201csponsorship\u201d.<\/p>\n

    Work & Travel<\/h2>\n

    If you are a student or graduate and want to get a job in America from Nigeria, consider Work&Travel USA. They offer various training programs, internships, and seasonal jobs for students between the ages of 18 and 30. The advantage is that you combine both work and travel. It is also a great opportunity to share cultural experiences and acquire important skills. Each year, 100,000 visitors come to the United States by the Work&Travel program.<\/p>\n

    What job can I get<\/h2>\n

    You can find various kinds of work, both on a long-term basis and seasonal. To get a job in the USA from Nigeria consider the following positions:<\/p>\n