Most jobs require US citizenship??!!!!

[valerit1]

Hi,

I am two years after the green card approval and three
before I can apply for citizenship, accordingly. Looking
for another job, I discovered that many high tech jobs
now require US citizenship AT LEAST!!! - before Bush there
was no such requirement for the very same jobs. Now, I am
unable to get a job in my area - I get responses literally -
your resume is great, but we need a US citizen!!! And
I cannot become one for 3-4 years more! This looks like a blocking discrimination to me! I am sure I am not alone in this situation - should we do anything? Can something be done? Should we raise the subject, even ligally? Or should we keep our mouths shut in fear of todays environment? - this is America?

 

[mrbluetooth]

It's hard to say without more details. Does the job description say "U.S. Citizenship required"? Are you applying for jobs in the defense or commercial sectors? If you are applying for defense-related jobs, it should be obvious that many of them require citizenship - that requirement has been around for ages. Here in Silicon Valley there are plenty of folks working with only PR since most companies here are commercial and there is no need for citizenship.

If you like, you could state on your resume that you are a Permanent Resident so that potential employers are aware of that. Up to you.