[Anonymous]

I just passed all CPA exams, and I wanna get a work opportunity in a CPA firm no matter its size. But it looks very difficult for an international graduate without green card, so could you give me some recommendations? I contacted a job hunter, but it only brings me one time interview. Actually, I need H1B, but I think I will loss more opportunity if I express my need a sponsor.

[Anonymous]

I am in similar situation.. I passed 3 papers.. awaiting for result of last paper now.. No experience in USA. Even i need work permit(H1B). My plan is to upload my resume in career websites first and then in company websites.. also approach recruiting firms specialized in accounting field.. i heard its very difficult to find employers who will be willing to sponsor in accounting field.. i am soooo worrieeeeeed 🙁

i also have a doubt.. do we need to have license at the time of filing H1B.. since we cannot get license without experience! its so confusing:(

[AGI]

Hi,

1. For job hunting agency specialize in accounting, have you tried Accountemps?

2. I would also recommend agencies in your local area that specialize in government jobs. Once you get in the job, find a way to settle yourself permanently in the government. The government will always land you a working permit. (Although the pay must be slightly less.)

3. I would say unless you have a good connection in a small CPA firm. Otherwise, it's very hard for a small CPA firm to get you a working paper to stay. Maybe you can also try law firms that have a CPA. A law firm will make the path to a working paper slightly easy.

4. You should also try to use your school connection. Talk to any professors that remember your name and express to them your difficulty, they might be able to land you a job somewhere! If they can't land you a job, they might be able to get you a tutor position and eventually you become a professor (and start from there, you turn your career somewhere.)

5. Never miss out any college / school alumni internship opportunity. Any internship with the big firm means you will stay with them after internship, and you will also permanently solve your working paper problem.

These are based on my personal and friend's experience. My friend also use working paper and doesn't have a green card.

New York - NYC
Passed CPA Exam (11/2014)
In search for a position in NYC that will fulfills the license requirement.

[luyiqing]

Hi

government sponsors visa??? I interviewed with NYS department of Taxation and Finance and they said they didn't sponsor??? I saw government websites like FBI and IRS but I saw they said U.S. citizens and federal employees only?

[Anonymous]

yea.. even i saw govt websites mention US citizens!

[Author]

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