South Africa, Kenya, Ghana or Nigeria. Citizens may currently live or work abroad.
Applicant information centre
Understand the requirements before sharing documents or making a commitment.
Use this guide to confirm current citizenship intake, prepare the right records, understand opportunity information and recognize official Work Ways USA communication.
Who can start
Current intake has four clear starting requirements.
Meeting these starting requirements allows an applicant to request review. It does not guarantee selection by an employer or approval by an authority.
Applicants must be at least 18 years old before an employment review begins.
A valid passport is required before employer coordination can move forward.
Personal details must be genuine and consistent across all supporting documents.
Document checklist
Prepare records first. Share them only when requested.
The website does not collect document scans, passport numbers or national identification numbers. Official written instructions identify what is needed at each stage.
Valid passport
A clear biodata page with the correct legal name and enough remaining validity for the expected process.
Matching national ID
Names, dates and other personal details should remain consistent with the passport and later forms.
CV or résumé
Required for skilled and semi-skilled roles; include genuine employers, duties, dates and relevant experience.
Licence or certificate
Prepared only when the selected occupation requires evidence of training, licensing or authorization.
Applicant safety
Four checks before you send information or make a payment.
Protect your records by using only the official channels and written instructions displayed or confirmed by Work Ways USA.
Keep active-file communication in writing
WhatsApp messages are preferred because instructions, references and confirmations remain available for review.
Confirm the purpose before sharing
Send identity records only when the Support Team explains the document-review stage and required items.
Verify the stage, purpose and amount
Payment follows relevant verification and role confirmation. Keep the receipt and case reference after payment.
Understand who makes each decision
Employers make hiring decisions. U.S. authorities make petition, visa and admission decisions.
Program boundary
Employment support is different from refugee or asylum assistance.
Work Ways USA supports eligible employment applicants within the services and written terms provided for their active stage.
Employer-led opportunity review
Applicant preparation, role understanding, employer coordination and stage-based support.
Refugee or asylum processing
This website is not a refugee resettlement, asylum, lottery or guaranteed-visa service.
Begin safely
Check your readiness without submitting sensitive information.
The Applicant Gateway gives you a practical starting point and an optional official WhatsApp next step.