Latino migrant reveals how he earns 150,000 pesos per hour as an electrician in the United States.
Kevin, a migrant of Mexican-Honduran descent, shared his work experience in the United States through an interview published on the TikTok account @cuanto.ganas.usa, managed by Ronald Paz. In the video, the young man explained that he currently earns $35.50 per hour (about 150,000 Colombian pesos) as an electrician at Amazon , a figure that has sparked the interest of many Latino users interested in job opportunities in that country.
During the conversation, Kevin explained that his current income is the result of a combination of the prior experience he gained with his father and the technical training offered by the company where he works. "You start earning $18 an hour, but they provide the training you need, helping you achieve your goals ," he stated.
Kevin started as an apprentice, taking advantage of an internal technical training program offered by Amazon. He explained that these types of opportunities allow people without formal education or certified experience to access specialized, well-paying jobs, such as electrician work.
In addition to talking about his professional development, Kevin discussed the emotional challenges he has faced as a migrant. He mentioned that homesickness and lack of motivation can sometimes affect one's mood, but that staying focused on the goal of improving one's quality of life helps overcome these moments.
Requirements to work as an electrician in the USA Specialized portals such as Seasonal Jobs indicate that to legally work as an electrician in the United States, you must meet several requirements, especially if you are an immigrant. These include:
- Have a work visa (such as the H-2B) or legal residency.
- Possess technical training in residential, commercial or industrial electricity.
- If you have no formal experience, you can enter the workforce through apprenticeship training programs.
- Obtain a state or local license to practice the profession.
- Submit a clean criminal record as required by state law.
Kevin, a migrant of Mexican-Honduran descent, Photo: TikTok @cuanto.ganas.usa
To apply for an H-2B visa, which allows you to legally work temporarily in non-agricultural occupations such as electricity, you must:
- Be hired by a company authorized by the U.S. Department of Labor.
- Verify that the employment is due to temporary or seasonal need.
- Obtain a temporary labor certification that validates the offer.
- File Form I-129 with USCIS.
- Have a valid passport and comply with the permitted stay periods.
This case demonstrates that, with a willingness to train and take advantage of formal employment opportunities, it is possible for a migrant to access competitive wages in the United States.
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