As the country with the strongest economy in the world, the job market in the US has never deserted. Although had declined in previous years, in 2014 was the year with the best growth since the recession of 2009, with 3.2% growth in 2013.
US has a strong industry in the economy, finance and banking, as well as the media, with 35% of these companies add new jobs in 2014, such as financial analysis, financial advisory, accounting and auditing.
In addition, media industry also has shown an annual growth of 6.1% since 2009-2014.
Graduates who want to settle in US after the lecture has two options: to register for Optional Practical Training Programme (OPT) or apply for a work visa.
Once your student visa expires, you will enter a grace period to leave US, extending visas or request a new visa. How long you can stay before leaving the US depending on type of student visa: F-1 visa holders are allowed to stay for 60 days, while the M-1 visa holder and J-1 only allowed to stay for 30 days.
The most common types of work visas that can be gained international students is Temporary Working Visa (H-1B). With this visa, you can settle in US for 3 years, and can be extended up to 6 years. For more information please visit the US Bureau of Consular Affairs.
International graduates can not apply for this visa personally. They must have been getting job offers in advance, and the employer they will apply for the visa.
To obtain this visa, you must first have a college degree.
If you want to settle permanently in the US, you need a 'Green Card'. After getting a work visa, you can apply for a Green Card. Similarly, work visa, it is your employer must apply to you.
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