Translation in the US through ProZ.com Thread poster: Thierry Maupin
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Hi all,
I intend to move to the US as soon as possible and would like to know what's needed regarding work regulations.
Proz being an Internet tool, therefore crossing the borders, do we still need to get a working visa to process a job eith Proz ?
Besides, how do the things work regarding taxes, generally speaking because I know this question can apply to working from Europe too ?
Hope you all the best for any translation you work on.
... See more Hi all,
I intend to move to the US as soon as possible and would like to know what's needed regarding work regulations.
Proz being an Internet tool, therefore crossing the borders, do we still need to get a working visa to process a job eith Proz ?
Besides, how do the things work regarding taxes, generally speaking because I know this question can apply to working from Europe too ?
Hope you all the best for any translation you work on.
Thierry aka kiwifrog
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| | | | Lise Leavitt 
United States
Local time: 16:39
Member (2008)
Danish to English
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Hi Thierry,
It says you already live in the USA lol. Anyway, I moved here about 2 yrs ago, got married and started working. You need a Green card/Working permit to be able to stay in the USA, independently of working online or not.
As for tax, if you are a freelancer, you will have to pay the self-employment tax 4 times a year + the social security. Re the later, you will have to pay both your own part and the part an employer would normally deduct from your paycheck. T... See more Hi Thierry,
It says you already live in the USA lol. Anyway, I moved here about 2 yrs ago, got married and started working. You need a Green card/Working permit to be able to stay in the USA, independently of working online or not.
As for tax, if you are a freelancer, you will have to pay the self-employment tax 4 times a year + the social security. Re the later, you will have to pay both your own part and the part an employer would normally deduct from your paycheck. Tax rates vary from state to state. Federal taxes and SS tax I believe are all equal.
I wish you good luck over here =)
Lise. ▲ Collapse
| | | | Thierry Maupin
France
Local time: 22:39
English to French
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TOPIC STARTER | Thanks for advises | Sep 5, 2009 |
Hi Lise,
Thanks for all this I'll definitely try to make the most of it
Thierry
| | | | Woodstock (X)
Germany
Local time: 22:39
German to English
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| Before you do anything, | Sep 5, 2009 |
check the requirements for immigration and a work permit with the Embassy or Consulate nearest you. Are you living in the US now or just visiting? You will have to establish a business in the state your are residing in and pay all relevant taxes, assuming you get the green card.
A second point: Since you seem to be pretty new to translation (if your profile is recent), professional translators nowadays generally stick to translating into their native language, and not into a non-n... See more check the requirements for immigration and a work permit with the Embassy or Consulate nearest you. Are you living in the US now or just visiting? You will have to establish a business in the state your are residing in and pay all relevant taxes, assuming you get the green card.
A second point: Since you seem to be pretty new to translation (if your profile is recent), professional translators nowadays generally stick to translating into their native language, and not into a non-native language, unless you are truly bi-lingual. What counts is the language your education was in, that makes all the difference.
There's a lot of really good information in the forums and other parts of the ProZ website. I learned a great deal about what it means to be a professional translator from ProZ, so I would advise you to learn as much as possible to avoid painful mistakes.
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Henry Hinds
United States
Local time: 14:39
English to Spanish
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In memoriam | US Immigration Lawyer | Sep 6, 2009 |
Just "moving to the US as soon as possible" is not exactly all that easy. Of course many millons have done it, merely to join the swelling ranks of "undocumented aliens" including some who may have valid visas not authorizing employment and who violate them by being employed.
My advice would be to consult a qualified specialist in US immigration law before making any plans.
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