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USA
Huge percentages the
working populous in the USA are Indians. This is not
surprising as USA spells professionalism, security and
opportunity. Despite its prosperous economy and almost
nil unemployment rate, the US faces is falling short
of qualified professionals to meet the demands of its
ever-expanding high tech industry. The workforce
admitted into the US comprises of those who are
specialized in any professional discipline or those
who have a substantial and good job experience.
Currently the trend is to recruit more manpower from
the Indian sub-continent, as it is abundant in skilled
professionals and cheap manpower. Depending upon the
type of visa issued a person can either remain or
travel continuously in the US.
One can expect a high degree of professionalism in the
work scenario in the US. In order to work in the US
one must obtain a Labour Certification stating:
Employment
for Students
Normally students are permitted to work in an
on-campus job for a maximum of 20 hours per week when
the school is in session. During vacation the student
can take up full time employment on campus. For a
student to work on campus no special work permission
is required to be obtained by the INS. However, for
any kind of employment outside the campus INS
permission needs to be sought.
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United
States of America (USA): The Land of Opportunity
Today, millions of people
throughout the world, especially youth dream to make their
living in this land of opportunity-"The
world's greatest economic power"
The USA has transformed itself from a pioneer colonial economy
into an exporter of industrial goods. The US has entered its 3rd
century of independence as the world's richest and most powerful
nation. The sheer magnitude of this country embraces almost
every kind of climate and terrain that the planet has to offer.
Known as the most communicative people on the earth, the
Americans are brilliant in the application of techniques for
mastering-the land, sea, water and machines. The USA is always a
nation of gifted thinkers and inventors who have achieved
technical triumphs of the millennium.
| Information
Highlights |
| Capital |
Washington
D.C. |
| Government |
Federal
Republic |
| Head
of Government |
President |
| Area(approx) |
37,17,796
sq. miles |
| Currency |
US
$=100 cents |
| Religion |
Christianity,
Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, Jewish |
| Languages |
English |
| Climate |
Mainly
temperate, variations include sub-tropical in the South
to Mediterranean type in California to hot summers and
cold winter in the North.
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| US
Embassy in India |
Embassy
of the United States of America
Chanakyapuri
New Delhi-110021
Tel: 91-11-4198000
Fax: 91-11-4190017 |
| Indian
Embassy in US |
Embassy
of India
Consular Wing
2536 Massachusetts Avenue,
NW Washington, DC 20008
Tel: (202) 939-9806/7000/7029/7031
Fax: (202) 797-4693
E-Mail: liteyear@erols.com
URL: http://www.indianembassy.org/
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| Amazing
Facts |
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The construction of
the Statue of Liberty began in 1875 in France
and was completed in June 1884.
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The Grand Canyon
was formed about 5 million years ago. Some of the
rocks exposed at its bottom may be 2 billion years
old.
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Hundreds of artisans
worked for 8 years to create the Iwo Jima
Monument.
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| Don't
Miss This |
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The Statue of
Liberty stands tall and elegant in the New York
city.
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The Iwo Jima
Monument in Arlington National Cemetry is a
remembrance of those who lost their lives in World
War II.
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The Grand Canyon
is a famous tourist attraction.
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The Silicon Valley
is another major landmark of Technology in the US.
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