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Yes, Singaporeans can work in the United States on specific visa arrangements. A new H-1B1 visa category has been created since the implementation of the U.S.-Singapore Free Trade Agreement in 2004, specifically for the citizens of Singapore and Chile. Under this, citizens of Singapore are allowed to work in the United States in specialty occupations that need highly specialized knowledge and at least a bachelor's degree. Under this arrangement, 5,400 H-1B1 visas are made available for Singaporeans each year, which has not been completely utilized so far.

The H-1B1 visa can be issued for a period of up to 18 months and is renewable indefinitely. An applicant needs a job offer from a U.S. employer and also meet the requirement for education and profession of the job. On the other hand, the H-1B1 does not have any petition approval from USCIS in advance, thus making the application process easier and speedier compared to a regular H-1B visa.

Third Country Nationals in Singapore can also look at an E-1 Treaty Trader or E-2 Treaty Investor visa, which will allow nationals to conduct a substantial trade or invest substantially in a United States business. Each of these visas is subject to certain investment or trade requirements and other qualifications depending on the particular business activities of the applicant.

First, the H-1B1 visa provides a fast-track channel for Singapore professionals. It is a non-immigrant visa and thus does not directly provide permanent residency status. Nonetheless, holders are allowed to change into other visa categories or apply for permanent residency status under employment-based immigrant visas if they can meet the qualifications set by the law.

In summary, via the H-1B1 visa and other treaty-based options, there are possible avenues for Singapore citizens to work in the United States, provided they meet the various eligibilities of different treaty-based visas that correspond best to their situation.

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