I am a freelancer, how can I move to the USA?

[Stefania Muggianu 0]

What about Transperfect Translations?

They may hire international staff... i realize you already have a client base, but perhaps you could incorporate working for them as well... And they would probably give you insurance, which is imperative because health insurance costs for the self-employed (freelancers) are extremely high... (i know 'cuz i was one until recently...)

Google them. i believe they have offices in major cities across the US.

Dear AlHayatZween,

Thanks but... no thanks!

Vanee has perfectly explained why a few messages ago.

Plus, I would not want Transperfect among my clients even now, as a freelancer, so much less would I want to go work with them as an in-house translator.

But thanks for trying!

Stefania

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As for losing jobs in the US, I read just a few days ago (on Time Magazine) that unemployment in the US is barely 5.7%, which is nothing compared to Europe. And during my recent trip to the US I saw so many "Now hiring" signs everywhere... I think being unemployed in the US is just an excuse. You may not immediately get the same job level that you just lost, but in the meantime, as you keep on looking, you can still do something else to keep paying your bills

There's the naivety I speak of.

Just an excuse? Have you seen the thread in this forum about immigrants and even US citizens struggling to find jobs?

My fiancee (American) has been looking for a stable full-time job for about 2 years. He's a college graduate and works freelance and/or partime based on the experience he has. Everywhere that claims to be hiring (those signs that you're seeing) are much much stricter now than they were in the past... the most recent job he went for, he had to wait through 2 months of interviews and applications and decision-making. And you're lucky if you get a call back! Because the US is in a depression, people are being let go and employers are very careful about who and when they hire.

I wish you luck in finding a way to the US, though I don't know what else to tell you.

Owch! Stefania..... I have been looking for a job for 6 months. I have no real experience, but I have a degree. I apply for a minimum of 10 jobs per day. I'm lucky if one a week get back to me! And I'm applying for ANYTHING I could do...... receptionist, retail, office minion, but NOTHING. If anything, I'm considering leaving my degree OFF my resume just so someone will give me a break on a crappy job. I work freelance and volunteer just to get some experience on my resume, and still apply for other things. I make ####### money, much less than someone with a degree should. I work 12 hours a week paid. Nobody can accuse me of not trying. I'm not saying that unemployment in the US is worse than Italy or Europe, but for you to say it's an excuse is insulting. I feel pretty useless without a job and hate having to depend on my husband. My husband's boss was just let go after being with the company for 5 years for no reason other than he was being paid too much and they could get someone else to do his job for cheaper. I know, the whole world is going to pot but remember who you're talking to! Many of us are finding it difficult to get jobs here. Never underestimate the power of networking in America.

Another thing that I love is that America is so green! This color is everywhere (OK, less in New Mexico or in that area of the US...), with public parks and gardens, ponds, squirrels and ducks... Even sidewalks have green in them. As a nature lover, I just love this. And I miss it here so much.

If the US doesn't work out for you, I think you would love the West Coast, Vancouver Island, and Gulf Islands area of British Columbia, Canada. It has lots of nature, it doesn't get very cold in the winter, and it isn't far to travel to the US whenever you want to visit. And Canada has some advantages of its own.

Thank you Vanee,

I am sure that Canada - all of it - is a beautiful country and its natural landscapes are simply majestic! However, I have heard that immigrating there is as difficult as in the US, though! But in any case, I'd rather live in a place that's hot 12 months a year! For some of you this may sound crazy, but I just love the sun, brightness and clear skies, what can I do?

Ciao!

Stefania

Actually, as previously mentioned, you can move to Canada on a skills visa - so say you're a nurse and they have a shortage of nurses in Canada you can move there that way. The USA does not have this. So it's easier to emigrate to Canada.

Actually, I'd much prefer living in Canada. I think the people are much nicer in general, and when I have visited I have fallen in love with the scenery. But each to their own!