I am currently studying Master of Architecture Professional Degree in New Zealand, and finishing at the end of this year.
I know it sounds big, but I hoping to get a job in the States upon finishing my degree. Unfortunately, the lack of information, especially about the methods and recommending firms, it is very difficult from outside to move along.
I have recently contacted AIA for any sort of recommendation or information for students like myself, and have found some firms which have won IDP awards for mentorship, intern training, and etc. But really, only a few being listed, I am hoping to find more and set a strategic plan.
Americans can hardly get into the profession here in the states and many have faced layoffs. So in all likelihood, firms aren't going to start looking overseas for help any time soon. If your intention is to get get sponsorship, foget it. It's not going to happen.
I found that most of the people on h1b visa who have been working under sponsorship, have been laid off in the first few rounds. that is an expensive piece of paper plus there is an overall feeling of obligation to American citizens for those jobs -- and right now there are enough Americans on the street looking for anything.
MED: I guess the best way would be applying for grad schools? after reading many responses to layoffs, many found useful to go back go grad schools back in 1990/1. Its just a sad reality.
One more question: What about the AIA Intership Development Programme? Is that the kind of sponsorship you were talking about?
No I'm talking about sponsorship in terms of the company paying for your visa -- the document that makes you legally eligible to work in the United States. It is a very costly document to which in good times, companies who cannot find enough help in the US is willing to pay for.
At all of the firms I've worked for, I have found that those who are on H1 Visa sponsorship were usually cut in the first couple rounds. It's really unfortunate because many of them were very hard workers with major talent.
However the reality is that right now there are enough Americans looking for work in the profession.
If things are decent in New Zealand, I'd fasten your seat belt until this thing blows over. Otherwise, if you are really interested in coming to America, I would definitely encourage grad school.
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Hello everyone,
I am currently studying Master of Architecture Professional Degree in New Zealand, and finishing at the end of this year.
I know it sounds big, but I hoping to get a job in the States upon finishing my degree. Unfortunately, the lack of information, especially about the methods and recommending firms, it is very difficult from outside to move along.
I have recently contacted AIA for any sort of recommendation or information for students like myself, and have found some firms which have won IDP awards for mentorship, intern training, and etc. But really, only a few being listed, I am hoping to find more and set a strategic plan.
Would you be kind enough to help?
Thank you
No Jobs. Don't come. Stay home.
Very bad timing.
Americans can hardly get into the profession here in the states and many have faced layoffs. So in all likelihood, firms aren't going to start looking overseas for help any time soon. If your intention is to get get sponsorship, foget it. It's not going to happen.
I found that most of the people on h1b visa who have been working under sponsorship, have been laid off in the first few rounds. that is an expensive piece of paper plus there is an overall feeling of obligation to American citizens for those jobs -- and right now there are enough Americans on the street looking for anything.
MED: I guess the best way would be applying for grad schools? after reading many responses to layoffs, many found useful to go back go grad schools back in 1990/1. Its just a sad reality.
One more question: What about the AIA Intership Development Programme? Is that the kind of sponsorship you were talking about?
No I'm talking about sponsorship in terms of the company paying for your visa -- the document that makes you legally eligible to work in the United States. It is a very costly document to which in good times, companies who cannot find enough help in the US is willing to pay for.
At all of the firms I've worked for, I have found that those who are on H1 Visa sponsorship were usually cut in the first couple rounds. It's really unfortunate because many of them were very hard workers with major talent.
However the reality is that right now there are enough Americans looking for work in the profession.
If things are decent in New Zealand, I'd fasten your seat belt until this thing blows over. Otherwise, if you are really interested in coming to America, I would definitely encourage grad school.
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