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Vansilli
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Joined: 17 Jan 2008
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Location: Montreal

Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2008 11:45 am

 

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Hey everyone,

I'm totally new to this forum as this is my first post, but i see that everyone gets awesome and professional help. Here's my story :

I'm a 23 year old canadian and i have a job offer to work in the States as a video game commentator for a pretty big gaming website. All the work is done via internet streaming, but they're studio is based in the States. I have no University degree (I've only completed 1 year and a half in Film Studies), but i have nearly 6 years of experience. The company will not hire me as an employee but as a contractor, but it is going to be a for a long-term contract.

What type of visa would i need and how do the taxes work on the salary? do i pay canadian taxes or american taxes?

Thanks in advance

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Christopher G. Rizzo, Esq
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Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2008 2:44 pm

 

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Other than a labor certification/green card, maybe an O-1. Why not work from Canada?
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Vansilli
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Joined: 17 Jan 2008
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Location: Montreal

Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2008 6:20 pm

 

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Because they do video streaming and have like a sports desk just like TSN so i would need to be on location to broadcast.

They can still sponsor me a green card even i'm not going to be their employee but a contractor?

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Christopher G. Rizzo, Esq
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Joined: 17 Oct 2007
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Location: Red Bank, NJ USA

Posted: Fri Jan 18, 2008 6:16 am

 

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You would have to be a full-time permanent employee.
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Christopher G. Rizzo, Esq
Special Counsel
Law Offices of David T. Ferrara, LLC
www.naftalawfirm.com
P: (732) 784-2877
Email: Crizzo@naftalawfirm.com

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