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Freshman |
Hi guys,
I've been offered an interview for an intership at Scott Rudin productions, but I'd have to fly to NYC to do it--they don't do phone interviews at all, and the internship coordinator says nothing can be arranged until I get green card clearance (I'm Canadian). It's unpaid, so I wouldn't have to be sponsored for a visa, but she says I have to have some kind of documentation (wouldn't go into details, just told me to call some immigration officers). Are there any Canadians or other non-US citizens who have done unpaid internships in the US here? Before I call an immigration lawyer, maybe someone will have some info...also would you fly out for an interview for the internship? Thanks for any advice! |
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Graduate |
From my classmates who've done it, I've only heard that the Rudin internship is a very good one to have, that's all I can tell you...
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Freshman |
Thanks Jayimess. It looks like it'll cost between about $1,500-$2,000 to fly roundtrip on short notice, so I'm not sure I'll be able to do it now that I've looked at flight prices. I might talk to the coordinator about applying for a later (winter maybe) internship instead...
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Sophomore |
How do you get involved with the Scott Rudin internship? What an amazing experience you'll have.
I would definetly say it's WORTH IT. Or I'll take it for you? ;] If you think it's worth it, then I would say 2,000 dollars is no big deal at all and I would dive in and seach for ways to get to America. I don't you think you'll regret it. |
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Freshman |
Thanks Mark! Well getting an interview doesn't mean there's a good chance of getting the internship, but you have to fly out for the interview anyway. So I can't say I'm involved with it at all. The weird thing is that the internship coordinator wouldn't let me try to explain about Canadian-US NAFTA agreements, which from my understanding is that if you are offered a job/internship, THEN you have to have the company sign a document to present to the border, but until then it's just an interview and you're flying like normal. BUt the coordinator said before she can do the interview I need documentation to clear me for green card stuff...so that's the info I'm looking for, maybe it doesn't exist though!
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Freshman |
The NAFTA agreements do make it easier for Canadians to enter the US to work. The easiest one, which requires a letter of employment is the TN Visa. Unfortunately, most film jobs do not fall under the disciplines listed for the TN Visa. If you've recently graduated from University (or College) it will definitely make it easier for you to get in under various training visas like J-1. |
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Freshman |
Thanks duders, J-1 looks like the best bet because TN job categories are restrictive. I also came across a different trainee section which isn't exactly a visa, but need to do some more research on it.
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