US job opportunities for foreigners
Hi guys,
I work in an Italian asset management/private equity firm of real estate investment funds (european version of REITS).
I have 3+ years of experience (think of an associate level) in the financial analysis and business development, and I would like to know about the opportunities for foreigners in the US, especially in LA, SF and NY.
I know that is not easy to obtain a visa, but what I would like to understand is if there are opportunities for foreigners or the job openings are "reserved" to US citizens.
I know that most of the WSO users are american, so I think that you can give me an idea about the chances of getting a job overseas..
Thank you!





I'm not sure if this is a
I'm not sure if this is a part of your question, but the visa depends highly on your personal qualifications. The more special (degree, work, industry, etc.), the easier. Having an advanced degree (from master's and up) will move you into another immigration bracket that makes it easier for you to get entry. You can find all the info on the web.
The business of business is business.
It all depends on the firms
It all depends on the firms that you are applying for. I am on H1B visa and got another offer from a peer company recently. But eventually I didn't get into the job because their HR won't approve on sponsoring visas.
I think, generally real estate firms mostly hire american people since it is a local industry. But I do have friends who has done visa transferring between real estate firms. These firms are basically small firms like less than 30 people. Small firms don't have strict HR policy per sey, and usually follow the decision makers' instruction.
If you think it's somewhere worth your efforts to try, then do it. Focus on smaller firms, and get a greencard with that company. After you earned a greencard, you can work for any size of company as you can.
Cowfoot: I'm not sure if this
I'm not sure if this is a part of your question, but the visa depends highly on your personal qualifications. The more special (degree, work, industry, etc.), the easier. Having an advanced degree (from master's and up) will move you into another immigration bracket that makes it easier for you to get entry. You can find all the info on the web.
All of these Mexicans must be phd students.
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Thanks for your answers, I
Thanks for your answers, I have an italian master's degree in quant finance. I will try to apply for positions in local RE boutique. but I think that there will be no competition with american people, unless they're looking for somebody italian speaker or with a specific experience in the euro market..
If you have a master's degree
If you have a master's degree in quant finance, why not go for a quant position with a financial service firm. real estate is really a different area that may not require knowledge in quant finance, unless real estate is somewhere you identify as your career.
Flake: Cowfoot: I'm not
I'm not sure if this is a part of your question, but the visa depends highly on your personal qualifications. The more special (degree, work, industry, etc.), the easier. Having an advanced degree (from master's and up) will move you into another immigration bracket that makes it easier for you to get entry. You can find all the info on the web.
All of these Mexicans must be phd students.
Flake,
Your post above violates our User Guidelines as inflammatory and will eventually be removed.
Please keep this in mind as you post in the future.
Thanks,
Abdel
Abdel: Flake: Cowfoot: I'
I'm not sure if this is a part of your question, but the visa depends highly on your personal qualifications. The more special (degree, work, industry, etc.), the easier. Having an advanced degree (from master's and up) will move you into another immigration bracket that makes it easier for you to get entry. You can find all the info on the web.
All of these Mexicans must be phd students.
Flake,
Your post above violates our User Guidelines as inflammatory and will eventually be removed.
Please keep this in mind as you post in the future.
Thanks,
Abdel
I'll make a note of it in my journal of shit I don't care about.
Under my tutelage, you will grow from boys to men. From men into gladiators. And from gladiators into SWANSONS.