I am applying for a job in a US company. I have a green card and already live in town. The company I am applying to has difficulty finding talent in the USA, so they often hire people from overseas on H1-B visas. Almost all of the recent new hires come from abroad. So, I am concerned if I apply, having a foreign name and nationality, they will assume that I am also not local and in need of an H1-B visa. I think this the green card status put me at an advantage, as the company will not need to go through the complicated process of applying for a H1-B visa, dealing with someone who is not adjusted to the culture, etc. What is a professional way to list my visa status on my resume, such it is clear to HR that they will not need to apply for an H1-B? I am assuming that some of the HR staff may not understand visas.
asked May 16, 2017 at 2:28 2,769 3 3 gold badges 18 18 silver badges 25 25 bronze badgesWhen I was looking for jobs or applying for college I put "British Citizen, US Permanent Resident" on my resume or CV. HR people will typically understand the concept of a permanent resident
Commented May 16, 2017 at 2:54 Commented May 16, 2017 at 3:22@ChristopherEstep I disagree with the duplicate Close vote. In the linked question, the OP is not a green card holder. While in this question, the OP is a green card holder.
Commented May 16, 2017 at 4:02I would leave the Visa/Green Card status off the table until you are in salary negotiation faze. Honestly, I don't give a hoot about that part when I'm looking to hire. I have a person on my staff who doesn't have his green card, it was up to HR to figure out that side. And having a name that could be foreign doesn't mean anything either. Unless the company specifically notes this on their job description or you are asked in the first round interview, leave it off.