What Course to study for work in the USA

[Jumeriah Jill 0]

I have 3-4years to study for qualifications that would be recognized in the USA.

My work history here is 15yrs in law enforcement, so my diploma is only for law enforcement and limits my career choices.

I wouldn't do that in the USA unless it's an administration job.

I have no clue what I want to do for work In the USA but want to study a course where I can get a decent paying job in the USA.

Any tips on what jobs are out there or what courses I should consider studying??

jumeriah Jill

[NigeriaorBust 4,087]

Usually the best bet is STEM Science Technology Engineering and Mathmetics

[Boiler 45,651]

IT

[Boggy1974 124]

Contracting. Best career security, IMO.

[Jumeriah Jill 0]

Science Technology Engineering and Mathmetics??? That just scares me, i have no clue what that is.

IT... Hmm never thougth about that one.

Contractor for security? Does that pay well?

Happy for more ideas

[aaron2020 11,651]

To get a job in the US, you will need a US eloyer who will apply for a work visa on your behalf.

Essentially, the employer has to show that a qualified US person could not be found for the job and that is why a work visa for a foreign worker is needed.

For police work, there are plenty of US candidates. Same for security work.

For you to have a chance at a US work visa, you need to major in a field where there is a shortage of home grown talents in the US which requires foreign brain power to fill that shortage.

STEM was mentioned earlier and you would want to pick something in those areas.

Investigate which jobs are getting US work visas and focus your studies which qualifies you for those jobs.

[Boiler 45,651]

Science Technology Engineering and Mathmetics??? That just scares me, i have no clue what that is.

IT... Hmm never thougth about that one.

Contractor for security? Does that pay well?

Happy for more ideas

He said Contracting provides better job security, not dependent on one employer.

For example an IT Contractor.

[Jumeriah Jill 0]

Aaron- I am getting a spousal visa, but have 3 years before we consider the move, so want to study something between now and the move.

Thanks for the replies so far, i have some research to do

[aaron2020 11,651]

Aaron- I am getting a spousal visa, but have 3 years before we consider the move, so want to study something between now and the move.

Thanks for the replies so far, i have some research to do

A spousal visa makes a difference versus a work visa.

Study what you want and keep an eye out on the US market. (We have too many unemployed English and History majors.)

[christeen 966]

If not sciences, math, engineers then Learn a skilled trade... Electricians are always in demand and well paid as are HVAC and plumbing...

[Jumeriah Jill 0]

It's hard to decide, my husband said Business Administration and then I thought about teaching or teachers aids, i like the idea of IT so will look into that. I am definitely not smart enough for the science maths stuff,

Hmm not sure i could do the electrician thing lol, but won't be closed minded!!

[merc0230 28]

I would suggest accounting. The large and small accounting firms are always hiring. Then if you really wanted to you could get your CPA and have the flexibility to open your own practice.

[Lynkali 163]

At least in my area, the biggest demand is for nurses and other medical technicians, as well as medical/insurance billing support staff. There are a ton of vacancies for trained nurses and other medical support staff. That is a regional need though, so you should check into wherever it is you're looking to move to.

But the other posters are on target as well -- STEM or IT, possibly accounting, and many sorts of skilled trade jobs are usually not too difficult to find openings for.

[fatblackcat 8]

It all depends to which part of the country you are moving to. Someone in the oil industry is not going to get a job easily where there is no oil. You may also want to look at the US department of labor list of occupations that have a positive growth forecast.

http://www.bls.gov/emp/ep_table_103.htm

[aussie_jason 195]

Also you need to factor in that a US company may not put much stock into training done in Australia especially with no relevant work experience.

In my opinion you are going about this all wrong and setting yourself up to be miserable, you first need to find something you want to do and then see if there is demand for it. You will gain authorization to work after the relevant paperwork is processed after your marriage to a USC so if you wanted to do something related to law enforcement then you would be able to, some positions would be restricted just to citizens but others would be open to permanent residents. However I would understand if you are after a complete career change.

Find something you are passionate about and then go from there, unemployment really isn't that bad here, it is regionally to an extent but even then it is more industry specific so your options are pretty diverse.