Hey everyone, I’m an investment banking analyst in Jamaica with almost 2 years of experience in a more generalist role, having worked on various types of deals and industries. Along with my work experience, I’ve passed CFA level 1 and intend to complete level 2 before migrating to the US. I’ve also completed certifications that I think are relevant to the PE industry roles and I’m currently doing two certifications offered by Financial Edge: Private Equity Associate and The Credit Analyst. I intend to migrate to the US next year and I have an interest in PE. From my understanding, PE in the US is very competitive, with where you got your undergrad, your GPA and where you worked all affecting your chances of breaking into PE. As someone not from the US, it seems my chances are slim. I was thinking that maybe an MBA or a year in IB role in the US could help, but I'm not sure. I was hoping you guys to give me some advice on if and how I could break into PE.
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2) Further education and then walk through OPT, H1b, GC, citizenship. Be aware that H1b is more difficult to get these days.
3) Date/marry someone in the US. This makes even more sense if you come from a community where people prefer partners from their own culture. Doesn't have to be arranged, but there is a reason why so many niche dating apps and portals exist. You may have a preference that your spouse has a certain cultural, religious or linguistic background.
4) Family sponsorship is also possible and a straight-forward route, normally. Your first degree family members can sponsor you (i.e. parents, children, siblings)
5) Investment based green card; possible if the amount of investment exceeds a certain amount (1.8M/900K)
6) Diversity lottery, if your nationality allows to participate.
As you can see, there are various avenues into a new country and many options are available. Simply applying to a job in the US and hoping to land a visa sponsorship is indeed a possibility, but I wouldn't bet my career or life on it. Also, participate in the the diversity lottery if your nationality allows it - low chance of winning, but you never know!
The most likely scenarios are internal transfer or study in the US. If you study in the US, be aware that it is more difficult to get the H1b these days.
Thanks for the advice.
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