Many citizens of modern CIS countries seek to emigrate to the territory of the United States of America and find well-paid jobs there. The fact is that this particular country is considered a shining example of prosperity, stability, freedom and a high level of development. Working in Miami, the largest southeastern American metropolis, is a good chance to improve the financial situation for Russians, Belarusians, Ukrainians, Kazakhstanis and people from other post-Soviet states.
How Miami attracts job seekers
Miami is located on the Atlantic coast in southeastern Florida. It is the largest settlement in the state (the total number of inhabitants is about 492 thousand people). Among all US cities in terms of population in 2021, it ranks 40th.
Since 2008, the metropolitan area of Miami, with a population of over 5 million, has become the 4th largest metropolitan area in the country, behind only New York, Los Angeles and Chicago.
Miami is the modern American capital of finance, trade and business. The largest concentration of banking institutions in the United States is concentrated here, and the central offices of many national and international corporations are located.
With its tropical climate and access to the Gulf of Mexico, the city is an important tourist destination in the United States. Here you can always find work in the service sector, even for those who are not highly qualified and do not speak English well.
In addition, the cost of living in Miami is significantly cheaper than, for example, Los Angeles and New York.
What professions are most in demand in the city
The question of what vacancies are available in Miami for Russians is of interest to most immigrants. The service sector always requires:
- waiters;
- maids;
- caregivers and nannies for American and immigrant families;
- dishwashers;
- gardeners;
- couriers;
- drivers;
- car mechanics;
- sales consultants (including Russian-speaking).
For women who seek to get both earnings and free housing at the same time, a great option is to take the vacant position of a housekeeper. Men often find work in private homes as gardeners, also receiving a place of permanent residence and wages.
Drivers with many years of experience are also in demand in Miami. But the rights issued in Russia are valid in the United States for 3 months. You will have to get an American driver's license by passing the theoretical and practical exams.
Those who speak English well have the prospect of getting a job as call center operators or realtors in a real estate sale / rental company. But this job in Miami without knowledge of the language is not available to a foreign applicant.
Dance teachers, vocal teachers, IT specialists have good prospects for employment. But in order to obtain the desired position, you will have to confirm your diploma.
The most difficult thing will be to find a job in the specialty of doctors, teachers, engineers of the highest category: their diplomas received on the territory of the Russian Federation are not quoted in the United States.
Requirements for applicants and working conditions
To get a job in Miami, you have to show perseverance and perseverance. It is best to search for jobs by skill. Some vacancies require knowledge of English and even Spanish. For low-skilled jobs, Russian is enough.
American employers value knowledge of the local mentality, traditions and customs, and in some cases - the country's legal norms. It all depends on the position for which the candidate is applying.
Conditions vary from employer to employer. Private houses provide foreigners with a roof over their heads. You can also count on housing for highly qualified employees of large corporations.
The length of the working day varies from 8 to 12 hours a day.
The wages are hourly, the minimum wage is $ 8.46 / hour. Overtime is paid 1.5 times higher, and work on weekends and holidays - 2 times.
Job search paths
To find a job in Miami, you can act independently or contact a recruiting agency. Those who prefer to search for jobs without intermediaries can take advantage of the following options:
- while in the city, contact the employer personally;
- submit an advertisement for a job search in the local press;
- examine advertisements for vacancies in newspapers and magazines;
- look for a suitable position on specialized sites (for example, Monster, Craigslist, and others).
You will need to draw up a resume, indicating your skills and professional experience, and send it to the employer. It is recommended to send the document to at least 10 companies, as not all of them respond.
What documents are needed for employment
To work legally, you need a US work visa. There are several types of it:
- Н-1В - for qualified specialists with professional experience.
- Н-2В - for seasonal workers.
- L-1 - for executives, top managers who go to work in the branches of foreign companies.
- Н-2А - for employees in the agricultural sector.
- Н-3 - for those who are going on an internship to American companies.
- O-1 - for people who have shown talent in art, sports, science, education.
The H-1B visa entitles a foreigner to apply for a green card - a permanent residence permit (permanent residence) and work in the United States.
To apply for a visa you will need:
- a completed application form in English;
- an invitation from the employer;
- a completed application form for the US Department of Labor indicating the working conditions of the foreigner;
- diploma and certificates confirming qualifications;
- employment history;
- international passport;
- internal passport;
- documents on ownership of property (if any);
- photo 50 × 50 mm.
The exact list of documents depends on what type of activity the applicant plans to engage in.
Notable Recruitment Agencies in Miami
It is recommended to contact employment companies, which employers themselves pay for the selection of specialists. If this is an agency whose services the applicant must pay for, then the best option is to be able to transfer money to his account only upon receipt of the position.
It is important to make sure that the recruiting agency owns the license. It also does not hurt to read reviews about him on the Internet.
Among the reputable recruiting companies in Miami, the following should be highlighted:
- Transition Inc (Address: 1550 NW 3rd Avenue, Building C, Miami, Florida 33136; official website: transitioninc.org);
- Skilled Staffing (Address: 1105 SW 8th Street, Miami, FL 33130; official website: www.skilledstaffing.net/contact/).
Those applicants who have had to deal with scammers have the opportunity to seek help from the employees of the Florida Consumer Protection Bureau.
Salary
According to Go Banking Rates calculations, the average American citizen must earn at least $ 77,057 a year to be able to comfortably distribute their budget. To pay for services and essential goods, the annual income of an American should be $ 38,529.
The average salary in Miami is $ 30,858 a year. They earn the most, per year:
- web designers - from $ 48,142 to $ 81,000;
- computer network specialists - from $ 52,895 to $ 91,000;
- programmers - from $ 55,351 to $ 113,044;
- lawyers - from $ 64,295 to $ 115,000.
Tax rates
The state of Florida, on the territory of which the city of Miami is located, is called low-tax. It is also the only state in the eastern United States that does not have personal income tax.This is one of the reasons why this region is popular among foreigners who want to move to America for permanent residence. At the same time, state residents are required to pay federal income tax.
Legal entities pay federal, state, and local (city level) taxes. Interest is charged on net profit.
- Federal tax is charged at a progressive rate and is 15-35% of profits.
- The size of the duty to the state fund is fixed - 5.5% (the first 50,000 dollars are exempt from tax).
- Legal entities donate about 4% to local funds.
- Value Added Tax (VAT) is 6%, for real estate - 1.1% of its liquid value.
- For the Internet, television, telephone communications - 9.17% (consumers pay 6.65%, service providers - 2.52%).
- On gasoline, 36.42 cents per gallon purchased.
Features of running a private business
Many foreigners aspire to have their own business in the United States. This can be done in the following ways:
- open in America a branch of a company operating at home;
- buy a ready-made business or franchise in the United States;
- start your company from scratch.
To start your own business, you will have to go through a number of stages:
- Obtain an EB-5 business visa to America.
- Purchase or rent a working space.
- Insure the case against force majeure and risks.
- Staff the company with workers.
- Register a business in Miami by paying a fee.
Legalization of constituent documents is carried out only after the company is provided with a place where its activities will unfold, and employees are enrolled.
Sanctions for illegal work in the United States
Punishment for illegal employment threatens not only employees, but also employers. In the United States, raids are practiced on various companies aimed at identifying illegal employees.
Administrative measures are used as sanctions (fines, confiscations, deportation of illegal immigrants with a ban on entering the country for a certain period) and criminal penalties (arrests and imprisonment of violators of labor laws and the migration regime).
Outcomes
Miami is one of the largest American business and tourist centers. Service workers are required in large numbers in the city; IT specialists have good chances of finding a suitable vacancy for themselves. Although the average salary in Miami is not among the highest in the United States, individuals are exempt from the obligation to pay income tax. This is one of the factors in connection with which many foreigners seek immigration to Miami.
