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Guidelines for Foreign Nationals Seeking US Employment
Work in USA Information
Foreign nationals who are not American citizens or lawful permanent residents of the US need work visas, as well as a permit to work, officially known as an Employment Authorization Document (EAD), in order to work in the USA. Here's information on visa requirements and applications.More »US Work Visas
There are several types of work visas available for foreign nationals who want to work in the United States including temporary work visas, seasonal work visas, and exchange worker visas. Here's more information on types of US work visas, including eligibility and requirements, plus information on how to apply for a visa to work in the United States.More »
Authorization to Work in the US
There are several categories of foreign workers permitted to work in the United States including permanent immigrant workers, temporary (non-immigrant) workers, and student and exchange workers. Here's information on the types of workers authorized to work in the US.More »
How to Get a US Work Permit
If an individual is not a citizen or a lawful permanent resident of the United States they will need a permit to work, officially known as an Employment Authorization Document (EAD), to prove eligibility to work in the US. Here's information on how to apply for an EAD both electronically or with a paper form.More »How to Get a Social Security Card
If you are a non-American citizen interested in working in the USA will need a social security number to be employed in the United States. Here's information on eligiblity for a social security number and how to get a social security card for foreign workers.More »Green Cards
It is possible to become a permanent resident (Green Card holder) of the United States through a job or offer of employment. However, some categories require a certification from the U.S. Department of Labor to show that there are not enough US. workers who are able, willing, qualified, and available in the geographic area where the immigrant is to be employed and that no American workers are displaced by foreign workers. Here's information on eligibility for and obtaining a US employment-related green card.More »
Green Card Lottery
The annual green card lottery program (Diversity Immigrant Visa Program) is an opportunity for potential immigrants to obtain the status as a permanent legal resident of the USA. This program runs each year and provides 50,000 "Green Cards" to applicants randomly selected in a lottery process - known as Green Card Lottery. Interested applicants can apply for the Green Card Lottery online.More »
Avoid US Visa Scams
When seeking to work in the USA it's important to be aware of scams that offer to assist with obtaining a visa. It's important to know that there is never a fee to apply for a US work visa or to obtain US government application forms or instructions.More »
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