RE: FLASH: (OT) Work in the USA for foreigners...anyone done it?

[Englert, Rick]

This is exactly my experience also.  Well, option 1 at least.  I'm still

working on option 2 ;-).  I'm Canadian working in the US, and man, it's hot

down here.  My igloo back home wouldn't stand a chance ;-).  My work visa

falls under NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement) though - I would

investigate if there's any similar agreements between Australia and the US.

Rick


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From: Ricardo Madrazo [

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Sent: Wednesday, March 08, 2000 7:59 PM

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Subject: RE: FLASH: (OT) Work in the USA for foreigners...anyone done

it?



Hey,


It was my experience (I am a Mexican flash designer working in the US) that

the way to do it is to first secure a job offer.  You will probably need to

set up a week or two of interviews (target an area, ie. Silicon Valley, or

Boston/NY, etc) where you WANT to go to and try to set up your interviews in

one or two weeks with several employers.  You will probably have to pay for

this expense yourself, unless one of the companies flies you out here and

you use those days to interview with other potential employers as well (a

bit of an ethics dilemma -- I wouldn't recommend it).


Once you have a solid, written job offer, the company should take care of

any and all sponsorship paperwork with the INS (Immigration and

Naturalization Service) so you may legally work.  There will probably be a

clause in your contract which ties you for at least a year or two to the

company (which makes sense, given the costs involving bringing someone from

abroad).


Either that, or marry an American :-) JK.


HTH,


Ricardo Madrazo

   Multimedia

   650-345-7400 ext. 211

   http://www.live365.com/

   The World's #1 Internet Radio Community



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Sent: Wednesday, March 08, 2000 4:36 PM

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Subject: RE: FLASH: (OT) Work in the USA for foreigners...anyone done

it?



Hi Tim


The first thing to check is immigration laws and costs! Then I'd send your

portfolio to companies. You don't mention which area of the USA. If you have

experience in the relevant field then you should be fine.


But do check immigration costs and laws, they can sometimes be quite heavy.


HTH


Steve Minton


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Sent: 09 March 2000 00:07

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Subject: FLASH: (OT) Work in the USA for foreigners...anyone done it?



This is off topic so feel freee to reply off list,



I am looking at moving out of Australia and am investigating

interactive(web)design work in the USA. Has anyone done somethig similar?

What process is required for a company to emply foreigners, is ther some

sort of sponsorship program, etc?? ANy info would be appreciated.


Tim



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