Jobs for Portuguese speakers in the USA? In 2024, hundreds of opportunities are open in the United States in various fields. Find out how to apply and work in the USA this year.
According to data from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, living in the United States is already a reality for 1,5 million Brazilians. However, the world's largest economy still has companies from various sectors that operate in markets where speaking Portuguese is necessary for job openings in the US. Therefore, we have developed an article with the main job openings for Portuguese speakers and other important data.
Top Jobs in the United States for Portuguese Speakers in 2024
Latest data shows that there are 8,5 millions of vacancies in the US and 6,5 million unemployed workers, that is, there is a shortage of professionals in the United States and companies, of all sizes and sectors in almost every state, face great challenges when trying to find workers to fill the vacancies in the United States:
AHS Bilingual Specialist – Portuguese
The giant Amazon Requires 1+ year of customer service experience, experience with Microsoft Office products and applications, availability to work a flexible schedule, shift, or work area, including weekends, evenings, or holidays, experience in payment or e-commerce, and 6+ months of customer service experience.
- R$7.793,80 is the salary that Hospital Metropolitano Dr. Célio de Castro is offering to those interested in working 18 hours per week as a Clinical Medical Doctor on Call; In addition to the salary, you are entitled to R$190,00 in food vouchers + Gympass + Agreement with SESC and other benefits.
- Khronos Group is offering a part-time position with a salary of up to R$1.623,56! Working hours from 08am to 14pm, benefits and + R$22,43 per day for food to work as a General Services Assistant
- Operator Vivo opens selection process with vacancy requiring secondary level to work as a Business Consultant and receive up to R$ 2.000 per month + benefits
- Vacancies to work just 4 hours from home as a distance learning tutor at a State University and earn R$1.100,00! UEMA opens selection process for home office vacancies for Distance Learning Tutors
Customer Service Associate (Portuguese)
Familiarity with office procedures and systems, including word processing and spreadsheet software, file management and understanding of office terminology required Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines, meet goals, manage expectations effectively and use company resources efficiently Ability to apply logical thinking to evaluate alternatives, identify solutions and weaknesses and approach problems in a practical manner.
TikTok Commerce – Language Manager, Brazilian Portuguese
Minimum experience with CAT, TMS tools and LQA process, full proficiency in Portuguese language, possessing good cultural and language insights, proven project management skills, excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills, ability to work across time zones and cultures, proficiency in pt-BR language code.
Customer Support Associate, Bilingual Portuguese (Starlink)
High school diploma or equivalency certificate required, 1+ year of experience in a frontline customer support role, fluency in English and Portuguese, excellent problem-solving and investigation skills, written and verbal communication, empathy, active listening and resilience, and more.
How to apply for jobs in the United States?
Those interested in applying for Portuguese-speaking positions in the United States should access the social network LinkedIn, read all the requirements and, if you meet them, submit your application directly. It is important to mention that the rule, on paper, is unique: the minimum wage for vacancies in the USA is US$ 7,25 per hour worked.
It turns out that this amount can vary from state to state. As such, it is difficult to define a national minimum wage that applies to the United States. Furthermore, there are exceptions. One example is people under 20 years of age during the first 90 consecutive days in a new job.
Another case is that of full-time university students who work in retail, services, agriculture or universities, as this group receives 85% of the minimum wage. In these cases, local minimum wage rules come into effect when the students graduate or if they drop out of school altogether.
In the fourth quarter of 2023, the average annual wage in the United States was $59.384. Divided by monthly payments, this is the equivalent of about $4.949. The information comes from the US Bureau of Labor, an official government agency responsible for collecting, analyzing and publishing data related to the economy and society in the United States.
Find out how a Brazilian can obtain a visa to work and live in the USA
For a Brazilian to obtain a work visa and live in the United States, it is necessary to follow some essential steps, starting with choosing the appropriate type of visa. The most common for workers is the H-1B nonimmigrant visa, intended for specialized professionals, or the L-1 visa, for transfers within the same company.
There is also the EB-3 visa, aimed at skilled, unskilled and professional workers. The first step is to secure a job offer from an American company, which will be responsible for sponsoring the visa.
The employer must prove to the US Department of Labor that there are no qualified US citizens for the position offered, thus allowing the hiring of foreigners.
Once the job offer and visa sponsorship are secured, the candidate must gather the necessary documents, such as a valid passport, employment contract, and prove that he/she has the qualifications required for the position.
The employer, in turn, must submit a petition to the US Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) on behalf of the worker. After the petition is approved, the applicant can schedule an interview at the American consulate, where the requirements and intentions to remain in the United States will be assessed.
It is important to be prepared to provide additional documents and go through processes such as fingerprinting. If the visa is approved, the Brazilian will then be able to work and reside legally in the United States for the period specified in the visa, with the possibility of renewal or, in some cases, even apply for permanent resident status (Green Card).
Why are there job vacancies in the United States??
Job openings for Portuguese speakers in the US will emerge in 2024 for a variety of reasons. At the height of the pandemic, the US Chamber of Commerce reported that more than 120 businesses temporarily closed, and more than 30 million American workers were unemployed.
Since then, the number of job openings has been growing steadily, while the unemployment rate has been gradually decreasing. In 2023, for example, companies in the United States created 3,1 million new jobs.
While the U.S. labor market is strong, many jobs remain unfilled as the country faces a shortage of skilled workers. While U.S. labor force participation has increased compared to pre-2020, the overall percentage is still declining.
This decline in American labor force participation is not a recent phenomenon. Participation rates have been falling for decades, and this trend is expected to continue in the coming years. One factor contributing to this labor shortage is the rise in early retirement.
The aging U.S. workforce also plays a significant role. For example, in October 2021, more than 3 million adults opted for early retirement due to the pandemic.
Overall, the percentage of adults 55 and older who have retired rose from 48,1% in the third quarter of 2019 to 50,3% in the third quarter of 2021. This leaves the labor market with a large worker shortage.
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