FAQ's

General Information

Government web sites

http://germany.usembassy.gov/germany/visa/
Information on different visa categories and how to apply for them. Includes information on the Green Card (Diversity) Lottery.
http://germany.usembassy.gov/germany/faqs/business.html
FAQ Business. Provides information on in the USA, links to job search engines and addresses of institutions.
http://germany.usembassy.gov/germany/exchanges/
Links to educational and cultural exchange programs. Provides information on standard tests. e.g. TOEFL.

Other sites

http://usa.fh-hannover.de/stuu.htm
The information center of the Fachhochschule Hannover provides links to programs of study, departments at colleges, internships, industries, lists of companies and associations.

Job Search and Labor Market

Government web sites

http://stats.bls.gov/oco/
"Occupational Outlook Handbook 2008/09"
Addresses and information on more than 200 ocdupations.
http://www.bls.gov/oco/cg/home.htm
"2008/09 Career Guide to Industries"
The guide provides information on available careers by industry, including the nature of the industry, working conditions, employment, occupations in the industry, training and advancement, earnings and benefits, employment outlook, and lists of organizations that can provide additional information. The "Career Guide" is a companion to the "Occupational Outlook Handbook."

http://www.ba-auslandsvermittlung.de/
German Labor Exchange: International Labor Exchange (Internationale Arbeitsvermittlung der Zentralstelle für Arbeitsvermittlung (ZAV))
http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html
Information on Foreign Diploma and Credit Recognition in the United States.

Other sites

http://www.aipt.org/
The Association for International Practical Training is recognized as the world leader in international human resource development through practical training programs. They offer services to American and international businesses looking to expand their workforce, to non-American citizens seeking internships or short-term experiential training in the United States, and to participants seeking internships outside the United States.
http://www.amcham.de
American Chamber of Commerce in Germany. Under „Info Center", the Chamber provides information on summer jobs, interships, student exchanges etc.
http://careers.ucr.edu/Students/cv.htm
Information on how to write "Curriculum Vitae" and "Application Letters". 
http://www.homefair.com/find_a_place/calculators/salarycalc/index.asp?cc=1
This salary calculator lets you compare the cost of living in hundreds of U.S. and foreign cities.
http://dir.yahoo.com/business_and_economy/employment_and_work/
Employment advice, job listings, company research, and salary information.
http://www.dmoz.org/Business/Employment/
Extensive guide to U.S. web sites dealing with job search and employment.

Labor Laws / Social Security

Government web sites

http://www.dol.gov/compliance/guide/index.htm
"Employment Law Guide: Laws, Regulations & Technical Assistance Services"
This Guide describes the statutes and regulations administered by the Department of Labor (DOL) that affect businesses and workers. The Guide is designed mainly for those needing "hands-on" information to develop wage, benefit, safety and health, and nondiscrimination policies for businesses in general industry.
http://www.dol.gov/esa/programs/whd/state/state.htm
Department of Labor. Employment Standards Administration Wage and Hour Division State Labor Offices/State Laws
http://www.dvka.de/oeffentlicheSeiten/dvka_home.html
Information on international agreements and working in a foreign country. Published by "Deutsche Verbindungsstelle Krankenversicherung Ausland."

http://www.dvka.de/oeffentlicheSeiten/pdf_Dateien/Merkblaetter/merkblaetter_entsendung/USA.pdf
Working in the USA (Fact Sheet). Published by Deutsche Verbindungsstelle Krankenversicherung Ausland.
http://www.deutsche-rentenversicherung-bund.de/nn_18798/SharedDocs/de/Inhalt/04__Formulare__Publikationen/
02__info__broschueren/01__ausland/arbeiten__in__deutschland__und__usa.html
Informationmaterial on working in other countries. Includes "German-American Social Security Agreement" (Sozialversicherungsabkommen).

Other sites

http://smallbusiness.findlaw.com/
Access to legislation, regulations, and legislative background relating to business topics.
http://www.acinet.org/acinet/LicensedOccupations/
Search for occupational licensing requirements by state, occupation or agency. This tool includes information on licenses that maybe required by law in order for you to practice a particular occupation. Search options include search by state, by occupation or agency.

Contact Addresses

http://www.ba-auslandsvermittlung.de/
The German Bundesverwaltungsamt (Informationsstelle für Auslandstätige und Auswanderer) provides information to potential emigrants.