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Can I get a job as a paralegal if I am an immigrant?
Asked on Aug 11th, 2011 on Immigration - California
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I did high school from Africa and now am in college doing my general classes, I want to study paralegal but everyone tells me I will never get such jobs in America and that I should take a course in the medical field. I have never liked working in a hospital. What do I do?
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My suggestion is to take classes in lots of different areas until you find something you like. Yes there are jobs in the paralegal field and jobs in the medical field. Talk to the career counselor at your college and they can help you focus.
Answered on Aug 22nd, 2011 at 8:43 AM
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Do not listen to what these people tell you. You can study anything you wish to study and if you enjoy paralegal work and your grades are good enough, you could go to law school and be a lawyer. I know many lawyers who are immigrants. Follow your heart and never let anyone tell you something is not possible. Welcome to America. Best wishes.
Answered on Aug 14th, 2011 at 4:05 PM
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If you are authorized to work in the US, there is no restrictions to work for private entities. There may be some restrictions in working for government in some positions if you are not a US citizen.
Answered on Aug 13th, 2011 at 10:06 AM
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Yes, you can take any job for which you are qualified. There are minimal restrictions for employment of permanent residents, mostly related to sensitive government positions.
Answered on Aug 13th, 2011 at 9:52 AM
You are not likely to qualify for status under a visa category that allows you to work as a paralegal because the position does not necessarily require a four year college degree. You may consider studies towards a position that commonly requires such a degree to be certain to qualify for a status that allows you to work in the U.S.
Answered on Aug 12th, 2011 at 11:51 AM