Here is How to Work in the USA

In USA medical is very expansive, a doctor's visit can cost anywhere between $100 - 100,000. So it's better to analyze your and your family's health trend and get necessary insurance plans. Health and Dental are a must according to me.

How to apply for a work permit (Visa) for USA

Well, the easiest way is for your current employer to send you on a project. But that is not the case in many scenarios and with some employers. Then you can file your H1B by yourself. H1B is lottery-based and every year in April 65000 H1B Visas are granted to selected professionals.

If you want to apply yourself then find a company (search on job sites, there are many) that can file a H1B for you. They will charge you approx. $5K - $6K to submit your H1B application. Since a H1B is totally lottery-based your application may or many not be picked in the lottery. If your application is not picked then some employer may return some of the money and they may or may not return your money. So consider it to be a gamble.

Job Assurance

Well, even if you have a Visa and have travelled to the USA, often there might not be a job for you and that may last for months. I know some candidates who have been on their own and with no job. Besides, to live in the USA you need medical insurance and so on which is very expensive and other expenses you have for your living, food and so on.

Work Life Balance

The US work culture is officially 40 hours a week, so in your timesheet you fill in 8 hours per day. If you have a decent manager then you have a good life as many of them are. People here have a culture to work from home (not always unless you are a remote worker officially) on instance based scenarios, respect of family and personal needs, kids school meetings and so on.

But all these freedom comes with great responsibility and people are not supposed to abuse that. If you do so then you will be restricted and you may need to take a holiday to fulfill your family or personal commitment.

What if I am not able to go to the USA

Personally, I came to the USA at a very late stage of my career. So work on your skills, client relations and many other things and be happy. Everyone has a different path to follow and destiny chooses people time to time. So don't be disappointed if you are not selected or couldn't get to the USA and so on. Rather think about what you can do to go to the USA.

Save money, make some sacrifices, don't buy expensive mobile phone, don't eat outside and don't buy extra clothes, shoes, accessories and save money to apply your H1B next year.

Also, keep looking at the pattern your company has. Do they have clients in the USA, do people travel to the USA from your company and so on.

What happens when I return from the USA to my home country

Well, in terms of your job and career, this certainly has a boost. I have experienced that personally. Besides that your way to seeing things and applying skills will change a bit.

Besides, many companies prefer candidates that have travelled and lived outside since this allows them to present themselves better to a potential client and showcase skills their team has in general.