USA

USA

Huge percentages the working populous in the USA are Indians. This is not surprising as USA spells professionalism, security and opportunity. Despite its prosperous economy and almost nil unemployment rate, the US faces is falling short of qualified professionals to meet the demands of its ever-expanding high tech industry. The workforce admitted into the US comprises of those who are specialized in any professional discipline or those who have a substantial and good job experience. Currently the trend is to recruit more manpower from the Indian sub-continent, as it is abundant in skilled professionals and cheap manpower. Depending upon the type of visa issued a person can either remain or travel continuously in the US.

One can expect a high degree of professionalism in the work scenario in the US. In order to work in the US one must obtain a Labour Certification stating:

• There are no qualified workers in the US able and willing to work.

• Working conditions and remuneration of similarly employed US workers will not be adversely affected by the applicant's employment.

Employment for Students

Normally students are permitted to work in an on-campus job for a maximum of 20 hours per week when the school is in session. During vacation the student can take up full time employment on campus. For a student to work on campus no special work permission is required to be obtained by the INS. However, for any kind of employment outside the campus INS permission needs to be sought.

United States of America (USA): The Land of Opportunity Today, millions of people throughout the world, especially youth dream to make their living in this land of opportunity-"The world's greatest economic power" The USA has transformed itself from a pioneer colonial economy into an exporter of industrial goods. The US has entered its 3rd century of independence as the world's richest and most powerful nation. The sheer magnitude of this country embraces almost every kind of climate and terrain that the planet has to offer. Known as the most communicative people on the earth, the Americans are brilliant in the application of techniques for mastering-the land, sea, water and machines. The USA is always a nation of gifted thinkers and inventors who have achieved technical triumphs of the millennium. Information Highlights Capital Washington D.C. Government Federal Republic Head of Government President Area(approx) 37,17,796 sq. miles Currency US $=100 cents Religion Christianity, Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, Jewish Languages English Climate Mainly temperate, variations include sub-tropical in the South to Mediterranean type in California to hot summers and cold winter in the North. US Embassy in India Embassy of the United States of America Chanakyapuri New Delhi-110021 Tel: 91-11-4198000 Fax: 91-11-4190017 Indian Embassy in US Embassy of India Consular Wing 2536 Massachusetts Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20008 Tel: (202) 939-9806/7000/7029/7031 Fax: (202) 797-4693 E-Mail: liteyear@erols.com URL: http://www.indianembassy.org/ Amazing Facts The construction of the Statue of Liberty began in 1875 in France and was completed in June 1884. The Grand Canyon was formed about 5 million years ago. Some of the rocks exposed at its bottom may be 2 billion years old. Hundreds of artisans worked for 8 years to create the Iwo Jima Monument. Don't Miss This The Statue of Liberty stands tall and elegant in the New York city. The Iwo Jima Monument in Arlington National Cemetry is a remembrance of those who lost their lives in World War II. The Grand Canyon is a famous tourist attraction. The Silicon Valley is another major landmark of Technology in the US.