how can i persuade my mother to make me live in america? because i want to leave UK and be an actor?
if you don't have answers that could persuade my mother then don't bother to give me answers! i want to and NO! i wont join UK Acting schools or whatever! i just want to go to USA!
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You can't just decide to move to the US. Especially for an "acting" career. You have to apply for a work visa, which your employer will have to help with. You would need to be coming here to work at a job that can't be easily filled by Americans, and there is also a long waiting list, especially coming from the UK. Go to the State Department website for info about immigration requirements.
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You can stomp your feet and have a tantrum, but you cannot come to America. Actors who are hired by an American employer for a specific project can ger a visa for that specified time only( sponsored by the employer). You cannot come to America and look for a job. You can apply for a student visa...your best chance. You cannot immigrate to the U.S....that is flat impossible for a U.K. citizen unless you have an immediate family member in the US. to sponsor you. There are lots of things you CAN do with your life...choose another goal. Almost everybody on the face of the earth wants to go to the U.S. There is no way the U.S. can hold all the people who want to live here.
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Nobody comes to Los angeles from a foreign country to get a movie career. JUST AIN'T gonna happen.You will need to have a SPONSOR and put on a long waiting list to Immigrate. the only way you can come here is on a visitors visa with entry and exit dates.
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So, you only want us to tell you what you want to hear? That's not very helpful. Truth is, there's nothing we can say, and there's nothing you can do about it. If you do a little studying on visas, you'll quickly find out that you need one to come to the US, and that you are ineligible for one at your age. Finally, coming to LA to be an actor is a really bad idea. Coming to LA to "pursue your dream as an actor"? It's a stupid idea. And I can say that because I live here, and see the consequences of the thousands of young people with the same idea, all because they had to "pursue their dream". Trouble is, 99.99% of them come here unprepared, unrealistic, with no money, no experience, no skills, and no plan. You seem to be under the fantasy/delusion that you can just show up in "Hollywood" and be "discovered". That's a myth. A fantasy. NEVER happens. EVER. Want to know how people get "discovered"? It doesn't just happen overnight: 1. Go as much experience as you can. That means practice, practice, practice, every day. Most people don't have the discipline to be any good. And this also means that you sign up for every singing workshop, musical theater production, and drama/singing camp that you can find in the UK. Yes, in the UK. Remember, you're underage, and don't have a visa. 2. Next, you need contacts. By doing step 1, you'll start to get contacts. You need them in this town. Because the way you get a contract is when someone in the music or movie business hears about you. And they aren't going to sit in every karaoke bar in Hollywood to find you. (It's too painful, much like the opening rounds of American Idol). 3. You need an agent. Because your agent will have your demo, your head shot, and he/she's the one with contacts in this industry. Your agent is the one that gets the casting calls. Your agent can set up the gigs in the really high profile places. 4. You need money. Money to stay in LA while all this is going on. Money for workshops, camps, and classes while you improve your craft. Let's do the math, shall we? Unless you have mad skills and a killer resume, you'll make minimum wage, which is currently $8 per hour. If you are lucky enough to get 40 hours per week, that's 320 per week, or $1280 gross per month. And that's BEFORE taxes. Take home is probably $910. Now it's a hard economic fact that you should spend around 1/3 of your salary on rent or mortgage. One third of $910 is about $300, which is what you can afford. However, the average rent for a studio/bachelor/single apartment is about $1000, and a 1BR is about $1200. In order to afford that, you need to make at least $3000 per month. Looks like you're a little short. Expecting to come to LA and be discovered is unrealistic. A pipe dream. Feel free to come visit and enjoy the sights. But generally takes months to make the right contacts so that you can get in on an open mic night or an audition. If you wanted help, you got the best advice anyone can give you at this point. What you choose to do with it is up to you. If you want a more detailed answer on how to get into acting, there’s a guy in the Arts & Humanities > Theater & Acting forum named Truthteller59 who tells it like it is. Pouting like a petulant child is only for those actors who have already made it big, and can afford to pout and act childish.
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My, my, aren't you adorable? Anyways, good luck obtaining a green card by throwing a tantrum. Those things take YEARS to obtain.
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Firstly, I am sorry that many of the responders are telling you that you can't be an actor. Their opinion means nothing. They don't know you and I don't know you but I know this: If you want something bad enough, nothing is ever impossible. Every famous person in the world was told that their dream was silly and they'd never be able to do it. Secondly, if you do want to work in the U.S. you will need a visa, the easiest visa to obtain is a F1 Foreign Student visa. You would need to apply to an American university or possibly a High School exchange program to get a sponsor. (obviously this depends on your age) Also consider cultural exchange programs that offer a J1 visa, you can google "J1 Visa Sponsors" online for some possible options. Lastly, if you do choose to build up some work and get popularity in the UK, you might be able to apply for a P1 Entertainer's visa, although this is very tough as you must be relatively well-known first. Alright, now in terms of your mother, that depends on how old you are. If you are still relying on her support (which I assume you are) consider getting involved in a student or cultural exchange. This way, you will have a visa and can work legally, but you can also have some ground to work with your mother. Explain to her in detail the benefits, costs, and negatives of the idea (just be sure to weigh the benefits very high). Tell her that not only is foreign experience beneficial to your worldview and personal growth, but it is also highly valued when seeking work opportunities. If she's not too keen on the acting, remind her that at the very least, foreign studies look good on potential future CVs. Also note that the cost of living in America is lower and the pound is around 1.5 to the dollar and expected to rise. I know you may not want to study, but in terms of parents, this will always be the best answer. Don't worry, you'll still have plenty of time to pursue acting outside of your studies. If you absolutely refuse to study or be involved in a cultural exchange, it will be very tough to obtain a visa. But still do as much research as possible. Have the facts and figures and emphasise the importance of unique experiences. Remind them that you need to do this while you're young, before you've settled down, and that you're at the ideal point in your life to go for it. Don't get angry, don't get upset. State your points calmly and reiterate what you feel is important. The more relaxed the discussion is, the better. If she says "absolutely no", then simply request that she give it a few days to think over before she makes a definitive answer. Usually parents eventually agree to thinking it over, even if they tell you the answer will be the same. Giving her time is most important, as usually parents will come around. If she says no after thinking, give it a little space but clearly show disappointment (by this I don't mean screaming or yelling of course, I mean acting morose). If the topic doesn't come up after three days, bring it up and ask her to reconsider.
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