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Microsoft, Google, Netflix, Uber and more global giants hire Brazilians in the US, with jobs reaching R$ 152 per month!

Written by Flavia Marinho
Published 18/08/2022 às 16:39
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Brazilians in the USA: Brazil is the sixth with most hired citizens; new immigration policy in the US country boosts job openings for foreigners!

According to Forbes Brasil, which points to a survey by the law firm AG Immigration, the United States – the largest technology market in the world, home to global giants such as Microsoft and Google, it is the sector that offers the most jobs and hires Brazilians in the US.

For those in the technology field, other large multinationals such as SAP, Uber, HP and IBM also hire Brazilians and the most sought-after positions in the United States are developers and systems analysts.

142 Brazilians were hired by the companies Abbyland Foods, Orion Travel Technologies and SS Concrete Floors with an average annual salary of US$ 84 thousand (or about R$ 438,8 thousand annually) in 2021.

Brazilians and immigrants from other countries seek jobs in the United States due to stability and good wages.

President Joe Biden introduced administrative measures to increase the limit on work visas and make it easier for immigrants to enter the United States.

The new immigration policy is the main factor driving the hiring of Brazilians in the United States, which ranked sixth with hired professionals. Indians were the ones who got the most jobs in the US in 2021, followed by China, Mexico, South Korea, Philippines and Brazil.

Brazilians and immigrants from other countries seek jobs in the United States due to stability and good wages.

The STEM area (science, technology, engineering and mathematics), which faces a very large deficit of specialized professionals, is the most encouraged with facilities for the entry of professionals from outside the US, if you are in the sector, check below how to prepare for work in the United States.

Companies in the USA pay salaries of up to R$ 152 per month to Brazilians!

Salaries vary by position and company. According to SUNO Notícias, in 2021 the highest salary paid to a Brazilian was R$ 152 thousand per month for a software developer hired by Netflix in the United States.

And it doesn't stop there, also according to SUNO, six Brazilians were admitted to the position of vice president in financial institutions, such as Goldman Sachs, BNP Paribas and Santander. An economist from Goldman Sachs was hired with a salary equivalent to BRL 142 thousand, in dollar conversion, per month, while a journalist from LinkedIn was offered a payment of BRL 119 thousand.

How to prepare to secure a job in the USA, the most desired country to work and live in the world!

For those who want to secure a job and raise their salary by up to 135%, it is essential to master the English language, according to the group's research Brookings. Check below the documents required to enter the United States.

Documentation required for visas that do not require a formal job offer from a US company:

  • Passport;
  • Evidence that proves above-average skills, according to the requirements of each visa (reports, published articles, books, participation in newsstands, awards, etc.);
  • Diploma and school record;
  • Proof of remuneration above the average in your area (payslips, extracts);
  • Recommendation letters;
  • Medical exams and vaccination certificate;
  • Criminal background check.

Documentation required for visas that require submission of a formal job offer in the US:

  • Passport;
  • Job offer;
  • Labor certification;
  • Curriculum;
  • Diploma and school record;
  • Criminal background check;
  • Medical exams and vaccination certificate;

Flavia Marinho

Flavia Marinho is a Production Engineer with a postgraduate degree in Electrical and Automation Engineering, with extensive experience in the onshore and offshore shipbuilding industry. In recent years, she has dedicated herself to writing articles for news websites in the areas of industry, oil and gas, energy, shipbuilding, geopolitics, jobs and courses, with more than 7 thousand articles published. Her technical expertise and communication skills make her a respected reference in her field. Contact us to suggest an agenda, advertise job vacancies or advertise on our portal.

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