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I'm Italian and I've just compleated my M.S in Structural Engineering in Italy from the University of Bologna. My girlfriend is American, she is working here at the moment, but we were thinking to relocate to the US in about 1 year, after we get married.
My questions are:
Assuming that I will have the right to work in the US, will be possible for me to get a job as an engineer with my foreign Master Degree? Or, employer will always prefer people with a M.S from an US university? And how about the abilitation exam?
Any adivice you could give me regarding how to work in the U.S. as an engineer (for a foreigner) would be greatly appreciated.
Make Google your best friend and search for "association structural engineering" in the specific state you are planing to move to. Contact them and the national organization for details on certifications. You will probably have to sit for at least some exams; potentially take some classes.
@@@Annerk
The employer route will tie him into a relationship with one employer not to mention it will take considerably longer. I did some work for engineering/architectural firms and do not see a US firm sponsoring a freshly hatched Italian engineer. The spousal route is safe, relatively painless and gives him free movement within the US and the employment market. Italians do not loose their citizenship and he will be eligible within three years to apply for the US citizenship and be done with all legal hoops at minimal cost unless some skeletons lurk in the closet.
I would go ahead and start working on my PE. It translates to money in the US.
Engineering in the US has changed. Engineers are now 'throw away' employees with no job security. You will be picked up for a project and laid off when it's done. Over and over again. You will probably be healthier and happier thinking of yourself as a private contractor. Or just work for a contract agency from the get go. Always be prepared to be laid off for an extended period of time.
Personally, I would investigate staying in Europe at least for a while. The economy is awful here.
@@@Annerk
The employer route will tie him into a relationship with one employer not to mention it will take considerably longer. I did some work for engineering/architectural firms and do not see a US firm sponsoring a freshly hatched Italian engineer. The spousal route is safe, relatively painless and gives him free movement within the US and the employment market. Italians do not loose their citizenship and he will be eligible within three years to apply for the US citizenship and be done with all legal hoops at minimal cost unless some skeletons lurk in the closet.
My point is taht with unemployment where it is at right now, it will be much easier to get a job to begin with if he goes the route I suggested.
My point is taht with unemployment where it is at right now, it will be much easier to get a job to begin with if he goes the route I suggested.
I thought you were HR.
A) Is in the US, can start tomorrow, no fees involved
B) Needs visa approval, has to get somewhat settled, can potentially start in October after offer prior to April
I never said I was HR. EVER. In fact several times I've specifically stated I'm not and never have been in HR. I have assisted with recruiting and have managed workers compensation claims. Not HR.
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A) Is in the US, can start tomorrow, no fees involved
B) Needs visa approval, has to get somewhat settled, can potentially start in October after offer prior to April
Or he can get a job with an international company and by way of the spouse visa, can easily transfer, no paperwork by the company involved except typical HR stuff.
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