- Learn about your destination country, because immigration policies are very different for the United States and Canada.
- Start looking for a job before you move. Do you know the latest requirements for an H-1B work visa?
- Because you will be communicating remotely, learn how to conduct successful phone and video interviews.
- Or, if you are an international student in the U.S., familiarize yourself with visa policies. For example, learn how different majors can affect how long you can stay and work after graduation.
- Prepare for professional success by learning about local workplace culture. Then, determine what steps are necessary to advance in your field.
- Develop your transferable skills, so you can find a new job easily based on your existing qualifications.
- Make sure you know about the most common visa scams—and how to avoid them.
- Practice your English skills; then, decide what type of language test you might need to take to prove your reading and writing proficiency.
- Determine if you need a credential evaluation. Many employers and academic institutions prefer that international candidates demonstrate their past education and training through an equivalency report.
- Apply for a credential evaluation early, so that your report will be ready on time.
