Saturday, August 21, 2010

What does "eligibility to work in the United States" mean


What does "eligibility to work in the United States" mean?
Ciao! I don't understand the meaning of "eligibility to work in the United States"; I am a European citizen and quite often find on the web very interesting job offers that match my qualifications, and I'd be interested in applying. The thing is they all require a proof of eligibility. What is it? It means I need to be authorised to work in the US, ok, but how exactly? If I have no criminal records in any country but I have never lived in the US, am I eligible? Or "eligible" is only someone who already IS in the US? Would a contract or a statement of interest from an employer make me eligible? Thanks everyone! Ok, so it seems that only American citizens can work in the US! And, of course, people having a work-permit. Then, again, how is one supposed to get a work permit if he/she does not have a job, and how is one supposed to get a job if he/she does not have a working permit? I am puzzled :-)
Careers & Employment - 9 Answers
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Green card _Work Visa_ US citizen
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you have a work permit or visa work permit....
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They are NOT truly internet jobs, but require you to live in and go to an office in the USA.
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You have to be a U.S. citizen and you have to have proof of it. You have to have a social security number and a green card. If you have these, then you can work here.
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I supplied the United States I-9 listing that shows documentation that proves you are eligible to work in the US. Companies in the US use this form below to determine if you are eligible.
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its actually a certificate qualify you to work in US. search in internet for the american embassy, they should say something about the documnets you need to prepare to obtain a work permit in US, like passport, visa (if you need) , resume, education certificate approved from some departments in you country, and stuff like that. it shouldn't be hard to get, just routine paper work. will take week or two maximum. good luck with your career.
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eligibility means available for any kind of work hope this helps
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You must be either a U.S. citizen, have a work visa or work permit which can only be obtained by an employer. A contract is not enough; you will need the proper paperwork, and your employer should have known that. Contact them and have them do the proper paperwork.
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do you have green card, work visa, or you natualize citizen