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A USponsorMe member with a verified USponsorMe resume who is very active in job search usually gets the ideal job offer with visa sponsorship within 3-6 months. The time to get a visa varies depending on the visa.
Go to the company websites to see specific jobs available, and whether they sponsor visas. Send resumes with cover letters to each. Also go to sites like LinkedIn, where you can find people with whom to network and discuss opportunities for people needing sponsorship.
Complex legal processes: Sponsoring a foreigner for a work visa involves navigating complex legal procedures, paperwork, and regulations. Employers must stay up-to-date with immigration laws and regulations, which can be time-consuming and challenging.
Before you can even apply for a US work visa, you must have a job offer from a specific US employer. The employer will then sponsor your visa by filing a petition with the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). This type of work visa is part of a wider category of visas called petition-based visas.
Job Boards: Use job boards like Indeed, Glassdoor, and LinkedIn to find job postings that offer visa sponsorship. Direct Applications: Apply directly on company websites for positions that interest you. Recruitment Agencies: Consider working with recruitment agencies that specialize in placing foreign workers.
When asking for visa sponsorship in a cover letter, be direct and professional. Briefly mention your need for sponsorship and assure the employer of your eligibility to work in the country. Emphasize your qualifications and enthusiasm for the role, focusing on how you can contribute to the company's success.
In most cases, the correct form for employment-based sponsorships is Form I-140, Petition for Alien Worker. As the petitioner, you can choose to do this electronically or by paper mail. Depending on the details of your situation, you may need to submit additional supporting documentation.
Expats are advised to find a job before arriving in Los Angeles as this is the easiest way to secure a visa and work permit. You can learn more about the requirements for working in the US in our US country guide. Despite the need for the work permit, expats will find the job search in LA tough, but not impossible.
Visa sponsorship refers to the process where an individual or organization takes responsibility for supporting a foreign national to enter or stay in another country. In the workplace, employers may sponsor their employees to obtain a foreign visa and relocate abroad for a job.
How (and when) should you disclose your sponsorship status to an employer? If a question is asked about sponsorship as part of an online application for a full-time position or an internship that could potentially lead to full-time employment, we recommend that you answer “Yes” that you will need sponsorship.