Working in USA

USA is one of the strongest economies of the world. The vast majority of Americans derive most part of their income from occupational earnings. In the United States, the highest earning occupational groups are the white collar professionals including management, physicians, mathematicians, financial managers, software publishers, computer engineers, hospitality, etc. USA has also been on the forefront in the telecom, medicine, health care, and genetics.

International students can take up on campus jobs they are allowed to work 20 hrs per week during semester (on campus). On campus jobs may include teaching assistantship or research assistantship where a student is paid $8 to $10 per hour thus student earns $ 500-$ 600 per month or can get a waiver in tuition fees. With this, a student can also do internship in the related field which may be paid.  During vacation the student is allowed to work for 40 hrs per week. On completion of the course, student is allowed to work for 1yr popularly known as OPT (optional practical training). Students with certain degrees are allowed to work for 29 months. On completion of the their OPT; the student can later apply for work on a H1 B visa (work permit visa).