USAGov: find a job
Official U.S. government guidance for finding private-sector, state, and federal jobs.
Open USAGov job guide ↗IF YOU ARE ALREADY AUTHORIZED TO WORK
Find jobs inside the United States
This path is for U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and others who already have valid employment authorization. It is not a route to H-2A or H-2B sponsorship.
American Job Centers
A Department of Labor-coordinated network offering job-search assistance, career guidance, training referrals, and other employment services.
View American Job Centers ↗State resources
USAGov lists official state and territory websites, where you can find state careers, workforce agencies, and local employment resources.
Find my state on USAGov ↗Employer career sites
For a specific company, use its official Careers/Jobs page and verify that the web domain really belongs to the employer.
Why is CareerOneStop not the primary link here?
CareerOneStop can block access from some countries. To keep this route useful for visitors outside the United States, EMPRENDE prioritizes federal pages that are generally accessible internationally.
Do you actually need an employer to sponsor you so you can come work in the U.S.?
Return to the H-2A/H-2B path. That section is designed for people seeking temporary work from outside the United States.
Back to sponsorship and visas →