studiomprd Posted September 13, 2012 Report Share Posted September 13, 2012 (edited) " My problem is where to find informations about companies (like a ABC SA from Greece). " there are numerous guides and periodicals ... sorry, but you will have to do the searching.. try some search terms like USA broadcasting networks cable broadcasters... and all the variations... 1) To give me information about union contracts and rates in USA. 2) Where to find companies like this (ABC SA - Is the largest Broadcast company in Greece) in New Zealand, Australia and USA. Why I need a work under contract and I don't become as freelancer in this countries? Because first I don't have clients and second for my permanent visa.. Senator thank you for information about IBEW, NABET/CWA and IATSE. I will send email to IBEW, NABET/CWA and IATSE for general informations....they will have information about their contracts... But if I have invite from one company to work what's the problem for my visa? If I don't have invite from employer or company for work I can't get my visa.." and rates (non-union) are constantly being discussed here... OK, if you get hired to work on a movie by a USA company, then they can request for you a temporary visa with work permission, otherwise you need to find a permanent job with a USA company. Try searching|: USA TV Networks, USA television networks, USA cable TV networks, USA Cable Television networks, USA Television production companies, movie production companies, movie studios, video production companies, video production studios... the possibilities are immense. Find USA cities with large Greek populations and look for the television stations in that area, come on... don't tell me I am not willing to help you. This could work for your other countries, too... " I'm not ask someone to find me job in US " exactly... the folks here on jwsoundgroup.net mostly work as freelancers, and as such, we are not familiar with where to suggest you look for regular employment jobs that would help you get a visa to stay, and work, in the USA. there are plenty of directories available listing networks and broadcasters who might hire staff. Even then, you will need the information from the embassy/counsel to be certain what the requirements actually are, and sure it is a lot of research, but it is your homework assignment for such a move. How about this: contact your friends at the local TV(s), and find out who are their sources and contacts for stuff from the USA " After three years experience in film, commercial, documentary and ENG at Greece the time is come to become a work immigrant in other country. " as is obvious, you are definitely a junior member of this group, and certainly have noticed a lot of folks here looking hard for the jobs, both the experienced members here, and the newbies, like yourself; you also note a lot of complaining about the gigs, clients, competition, expectations, and rates... even the food! Don't you understand ?? Edited September 13, 2012 by studiomprd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VASI Posted September 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2012 Again. I'm not try find a job from here. Yes I know about search, search, search via internet. I'm try to find little informations. For example. If I found a job. The employer call me in US. Offer me contract. And here my question. What to be aware? To cover me with health, work insurance? The employer is obligated to cover my air tickets? I'm ask about US. I know what happend for AU and NZ. If I come to US it's better to join IATSE? That's information I want Μιχάλη.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Kittappa Posted September 15, 2012 Report Share Posted September 15, 2012 I'm a Brit now working in LA. For me my immigration was fairly easy as I was married to a US citizen, but getting a work permit any other way will be very difficult. Even the process of a marriage visa (K1) took almost a year to deal with all the hoops that the INS make you jump through. You could come over illegally and find work on Craigs List jobs, but you'll make crap money and you'll be always looking over shoulder for fear of deportation. Also you will need a social security number to open a bank account to cash any checks you receive. All legitimate jobs require you to fill out start paperwork where you have to prove that you are legally able to work. Producers usually make a copy of my green card. The biggest problem with getting an employer to sponsor you on a HB1 visa is that sound isn't really a job that employers are looking overseas for. Why would they pay to fly you over here when there are many folks out here already. Most HB1 jobs are looking for folks like doctors, engineers and specialist skills where there is a shortage of people in the US to do them. Companies have to make a declaration to the INS that they couldn't find anyone suitable in the US to take the job and so they had to look overseas to fill the vacancy. I'm sure if you met a movie executive out here who really liked you then they could make that declaration as I don't suppose that the INS really checks that deeply so long as the paperwork looks good. You may just have to come out here on a tourist visa and do a lot of schmoozing. You won't get many film companies covering health benefits as IATSE has it's own health plan, but all employers should offer workers comp insurance to cover in case of accidents and injury whilst working. Health cover was one of the things that surprised me how expensive it is. I always had free access to the NHS in the UK and despite it's inefficiencies it does work for the most part and I really do think this is something a developed country should provide- but that's another debate for another forum. Also don't expect to come straight to the US and be able to become a member of IATSE right away- You'll have to prove 100 days work in three years in the field, and that takes time. When I started out many jobs paid me by personal or business check, but that is not considered proof of working in sound- the rational being 'Sure it says sound on the check stub, but you might have asked someone to write sound on the check when you were really just cleaning the windows'. It's taken me nearly five years to get to place where I have enough 'provable hours' and am about to finally get my application in to IATSE once I wrap the job that I'm on at the end of the month. I don't mean to burst your bubble- If you really want to be out here working then you'll find a way, but as someone who has gone through the process I wanted to point out some of the pitfalls and issues you will likely face. Good Luck, I wish you all the best! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OmahaAudio Posted September 15, 2012 Report Share Posted September 15, 2012 Don't you understand ?? Give the guy a break. He's trying to get some information before making what will probably be a life-changing decision. He's asking pertinent questions in a language that is not his native tongue. Jeez... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Kennedy Posted September 15, 2012 Report Share Posted September 15, 2012 Give the guy a break. He's trying to get some information before making what will probably be a life-changing decision. He's asking pertinent questions in a language that is not his native tongue. Jeez... +1. Reading The Senator's responses when he's trying to"help" someone is akin to gum surgery. Jeez indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Kennedy Posted September 15, 2012 Report Share Posted September 15, 2012 Vasileios, Toronto has a really large Greek community, and a fairly large production industry as well. If you have any interest in Canada, let me know and I'll try to source some companies for you. I wish you the best,,, Cheers, Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al mcguire Posted September 15, 2012 Report Share Posted September 15, 2012 Don't you understand ?? I love the irony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VASI Posted September 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2012 @Martin Kittappa : Very clear response. That's information I'm looking. Especially for insurances (work, health). And finally I understand what need someone to get in IATSE. About the visa now I have the embassy here to cover my questions. Thank you a lot mister! Thank you! @Michael Kennedy : I don't have Greek friends in Canada also I don't know anything about Greek community in Canada. So that's not problem. In Canada I have one friend. Kirill Belousov. He is freelance sound recordist. Maybe you know this guy. Your desire to help me if I'm coming Canada is welcome like a Vincent from France! Thank you sir! @Jim Colburn : I don't have problem with Senator responces. Really. All of us we know the Senator responces. This guy try to help me with other path. The path from internet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincent R. Posted September 16, 2012 Report Share Posted September 16, 2012 How old are you? When I was 24 I entered Canada on a "working holiday visa", basically a working permit for a year. I believe it was up to the age of 30. Don't now if it still exist but you can check it out. If so it gives you some time (a year) to figure things out for permenant residence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VASI Posted September 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2012 How old are you? When I was 24 I entered Canada on a "working holiday visa", basically a working permit for a year. I believe it was up to the age of 30. Don't now if it still exist but you can check it out. If so it gives you some time (a year) to figure things out for permenant residence. 24 Vincent. The most important age to start build life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henchman Posted September 26, 2012 Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 If you are thinking North America, Canada is a lot easier then the USA as far as immigration policy. In the states the only way is marring a US citizen. Or to play the Green Card lottery. http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/types/types_1318.html Absolutely not true. You do not have to marry an American to get a green card, or visa. It takes time, effort, and money. Canada is in a lot of respects harder as well. I know. Been there, done it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadoStefanov Posted September 26, 2012 Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 Absolutely not true. You do not have to marry an American to get a green card, or visa. It takes time, effort, and money. Canada is in a lot of respects harder as well. I know. Been there, done it. Good luck getting a work VISA. Unless Microsoft, Intel, Apple ect. wants you, no employer will go trough the whole process.. Henchman, what year did you do it ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VASI Posted September 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 Canada it's more hard to get the visa and green card. Kirill in Canada he told me everything about this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henchman Posted September 26, 2012 Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 Good luck getting a work VISA. Unless Microsoft, Intel, Apple ect. wants you, no employer will go trough the whole process.. Henchman, what year did you do it ? I have two friends who have moved here in the last 5 years. One is Australian, the other Canadian. They did not have an employer sponsoring them. When I moved to Canada, it was harder than it was for them coming here. One of them moved here 2 years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadoStefanov Posted September 26, 2012 Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 How did they move here? Tourist visa? Student Work Visa? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadoStefanov Posted September 26, 2012 Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 Canada it's more hard to get the visa and green card. Kirill in Canada he told me everything about this. Canada has many programs for different parts of the country giving you wider possibility. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studiomprd Posted September 26, 2012 Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 bottom line: there are lots of 'I think' and and IIRC going by, but once again, a variation of <cap> is required to get current factual information. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henchman Posted September 26, 2012 Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 How did they move here? Tourist visa? Student Work Visa? One applied from outside, and then moved here. One moved here,a no applied in the states. Both used an immigration lawyer. I have another friend who is in the process. No tourist or student work visas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henchman Posted September 26, 2012 Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 Canada has many programs for different parts of the country giving you wider possibility. In the US, once they accept your application, you get a work permit, until ten decision is made. In Canada, you may not work at all while applying. I had to work under the table for over a year, while waiting for my interview. Canada has no special programs I know of. What are they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadoStefanov Posted September 26, 2012 Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 One applied from outside, and then moved here. One moved here,a no applied in the states. Both used an immigration lawyer. I have another friend who is in the process. No tourist or student work visas. Very non specific. What did they apply for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henchman Posted September 26, 2012 Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 Very non specific. What did they apply for? Permanent landed immigrant status. Speaking of non specific, what are the Canadian programs you are referring to? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadoStefanov Posted September 26, 2012 Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 Permanent landed immigrant status. Speaking of non specific, what are the Canadian programs you are referring to? I am not familiar with the programs. Bunch of my friends that could not make it here ended Up in Canada and everybody found a way. "Permanent landed immigrant status" There is no such thing in the US!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadoStefanov Posted September 26, 2012 Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 I am sorry HENCHMAN when you say HERE do you mean USA or Canada??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henchman Posted September 26, 2012 Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 I am not familiar with the programs. Bunch of my friends that could not make it here ended Up in Canada and everybody found a way. "Permanent landed immigrant status" There is no such thing in the US!!!! So, you in fact don't know about any real programs in Canada. Do I know the exact name of the visa my friends have? No. But they are not temporary. And they are not student or tourist visas. Ergo, they are the same I ended up getting in Canada. Landed Immigrant. Just like my Canadian wife has here with me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studiomprd Posted September 26, 2012 Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 " Both used an immigration lawyer. " that would also count as <cap> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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