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If you’re wondering how to navigate the challenges of life abroad, you’re not alone. Join InterNations and connect with a community of like-minded expats in the USA! You’ll find many ways to network, socialize, and make new international friends.

Don’t miss a variety of welcoming online and in-person events. Join groups to pursue your hobbies — from sports to music, there’s something for everyone With InterNations, you’ll quickly feel at home wherever life takes you.

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    When first moving to Washington, D.C., I didn't know many people outside of the office. InterNations has changed that with some exciting events.

Employment in Orlando

Orlando’s Local Economy

It is widely recognized that one of Orlando’s main economy boosters lies with the entertainment industry. As you are probably aware, Walt Disney World, Epcot and the film studios are all within the vicinity. These fabulous attractions inject, on average, around $30 billion into the local economy, so it’s safe to say that Orlando’s economic climate is booming.

Aviation & Aerospace also play a pivotal role in Orlando’s economy, as does the region’s technological influence. Are you aware that Orlando is known as one of the area’s fastest growing advanced technology centers?

Advanced manufacturing, too, features predominantly within Orlando’s economy, in particular computer solutions, power generation, wireless technology, and automotive products. Orlando farmlands provide further possibilities within the employment arena – biotechnology and life sciences are thriving throughout the area.

Thinking of training towards a better role or new career? The great thing is that Orlando is a land of extensive opportunity, with local and state training programs on the horizon even for many an expat. What’s more, Orlando’s regular ‘development schemes’ mean that your salary can only get better.

Job Hunting within Orlando

As an expat hoping to take the next step up the career ladder or to discover employment within the right industry, finding the right opportunity can be the difference between liking and loving your job, or simply getting a visa, first. So, having an idea of what is happening within the local economy can influence your employment decision when working in Orlando. Considering that future employment growth is forecast to boom at close to 45% and with an average unemployment rate of only 5.2%, it is safe to say that Orlando’s job scene is on the healthier side.

Work Permits Needed for Orlando

Organizing a work permit means you can search for that perfect job, safe in the knowledge you are adhering to America’s rules and regulations. The kind of work you are planning to undertake in Orland affects the type of work permit or visa you will need to become an expat working in Orlando. Here is a short overview of employment- or work-based visa categories:

• B-1 Visas are for foreign visitors working on a temporary basis on business or commercial projects.

• H-1B Visas are ideal for professionals within speciality roles.

• H-2B Visas are suitable for seasonal work (non-agricultural).

• L-Visas are for those taking part in an intra-based corporate transfer.

• O-Visas are assigned to those with exceptional ability.

• P-Visas cover professional artists, entertainers and athletes.

• R-Visas are for workers within the religious arena.

Of course, the specific visa for you depends heavily on your bespoke requirements, individual experience within your given field, and the qualifications you have obtained. If you are unsure which visa is best it is advisable to seek assistance from the relevant authorities. You may also find it useful to speak to other expats within the Orlando area.

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    When first moving to Washington, D.C., I didn't know many people outside of the office. InterNations has changed that with some exciting events.

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    In such an international city such as Washington, D.C. InterNations holds great events for everyone to network and enjoy themselves.

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