5. Student
If you’re willing to go a roundabout way, starting life in the U.S. as a student is a good option. While there, don’t forget to network with local businesses in your industry – with any luck, you’ll graduate with a job offer.
Once you are accepted into a program of study, you’ll be automatically enrolled in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System and receive a form I-20. This form is required to apply for a student visa. There are two categories of student visa: F-1 is for most academic institutions, and M-1 covers vocational training.