YOU can greatly increase your chances of getting a position if you know what to do. I receive several resumes a day from new arrivals to the country who want results. Most employers are not interested in dealing with the extra work and high risk of hiring newcomers. It's so much simpler for them to avoid the whole situation. However, you can do better if you are willing to focus on the following two things: It takes both.
(1) Learn how to present your "Full Value". You only need to compete with the people who have the same skills as you. Presenting your "Full Value" is a very different concept than tweaking, tailoring, or updating your resume, and it takes precise knowledge. It allows you to consistently rank at the very top among your peers, for positions which match you closely. By presenting your "Full Value" you can get priority consideration even though you are new to the country.
(2) Get your resume in the hands of the people who appreciate you. By understanding how to get your resume in the hands of the right people you can access a large number of accurately matching positions. Presenting your "Full Value" allows your resume to pass easily through ATS systems. It makes your resume appear in the top 1-3% in search engines, and be instantly valued when read by employers, and key decision makers.
"The position you are most likely to win is the one where the requirements match your skills and experience exactly, and you are ranked as the top candidate!"
It doesn't matter what level of position you are looking for, or if you are new in the country, you can get an employers attention if they consider you to be an outstanding and highly qualified candidate.
It is one thing to think you are qualified! It is a whole different matter to provide appropriate evidence on your resume to prove this. Only after knowing how to present your "Full Value" can you effectively impact the people who will appreciate your value.
This perspective may lead you to improve your presentation and change your approach to market yourself. It is good to know this so you focus your efforts in the most productive way.