tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57348551797381444942011-04-21T18:46:00.306-07:00Clarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12297986094557681303noreply@blogger.comBlogger131100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5734855179738144494.post-86150314905663052002008-12-08T20:13:00.000-08:002008-12-09T19:49:15.146-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_05pd20f3v6s/ST3xt1LTPtI/AAAAAAAAAHg/vhBDkiq3bv4/s1600-h/opt.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_05pd20f3v6s/ST3xt1LTPtI/AAAAAAAAAHg/vhBDkiq3bv4/s320/opt.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5277640108018974418" /></a><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>The day has finally arrived ladies and gentleman the employment authorization card and my brand new student visa have arrived. Three months after they were supposed to, but that won't take away the happiness that I felt as soon as I got my hands on that long awaited envelope and documents. <div><br /></div><div>YES YES YES I can legally stay in the US until March of next year!</div><div><br /></div><div>That is all,</div><div><br /></div><div>Have a nice day!</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5734855179738144494-8615031490566305200?l=ineedavisa.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Clarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12297986094557681303noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5734855179738144494.post-55861959906357007402008-09-26T19:29:00.000-07:002008-09-26T19:45:01.651-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_05pd20f3v6s/SN2doC3pEII/AAAAAAAAAHI/-J7Bg5HSuqY/s1600-h/P9230002.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_05pd20f3v6s/SN2doC3pEII/AAAAAAAAAHI/-J7Bg5HSuqY/s320/P9230002.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5250526051874443394" /></a><div>I just came back from NY where we had a Portfolio Review. Creatives and recruiters took hours of their busy days to look at our work. It was great! Hopefully something even greater will come out of it like drum-roll pa pa pa pa a <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">visa</span>!!!! In the meantime, I'm still "pending."</div><div><br /></div><div>(That's Megan and I. We're incredibly excited to show our amazing portfolios!)<br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5734855179738144494-5586195990635700740?l=ineedavisa.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Clarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12297986094557681303noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5734855179738144494.post-15149039018967166222008-09-19T16:33:00.000-07:002008-09-19T16:35:40.127-07:00Yes yes the countdown is done and still my case is pending...<div>There is only hope and patience left. </div><div>On a lighter note, my website is up and running, version 2.0 heck yeah it's awesome, check it out at <a href="http://www.clarakohn.com/">http://www.clarakohn.com</a></div><div>Hope you enjoy the work!!</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5734855179738144494-1514903901896716622?l=ineedavisa.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Clarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12297986094557681303noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5734855179738144494.post-25563767630894858922008-09-04T13:48:00.000-07:002008-09-04T13:52:01.340-07:00I haven't been posting for mainly 2 reasons:<div><br /></div><div>1) everything in my life right now is CRAZY!! I haven't slept in days trying to get everything done for graduation.</div><div>2) I haven't received any news from the government.</div><div><br /></div><div>I'm starting to get antsy but from what I hear some people get it right away and others have to wait a couple of months. With that said, I'm thinking patience is definitely a virtue. </div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5734855179738144494-2556376763089485892?l=ineedavisa.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Clarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12297986094557681303noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5734855179738144494.post-29333111518646144392008-08-15T16:35:00.000-07:002008-08-15T16:44:45.002-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_05pd20f3v6s/SKYU4mf8jfI/AAAAAAAAAD4/Zz0SDrIwaqc/s1600-h/P8150011.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_05pd20f3v6s/SKYU4mf8jfI/AAAAAAAAAD4/Zz0SDrIwaqc/s320/P8150011.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5234894579504549362" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Today I received  more mail from the government. This time it wasn't as nerve-wracking or exciting as before. The letter just said that they have received my application and that they will be reviewing it. They still need to let me know if I get approved or not. Basically that was a waste of my emotions!<br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5734855179738144494-2933311151864614439?l=ineedavisa.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Clarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12297986094557681303noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5734855179738144494.post-46998496655791714632008-08-12T09:30:00.000-07:002008-08-13T23:16:27.238-07:00Why do I want to stay in the US so badly?<div><br /></div><div>Well, among my love for the system and the commodities that the US offers, there's my country's situation. If you're a savvy news reader you may already be aware of this. For those who don't, we basically have the worst president any country could ever ask for, except Zimbabwe. Ok, other ones too.</div><div><br /></div><div>There's a great blog that follows Venezuelan politics and explains it in a way that everybody can understand. They even have a beginner's guide! <a href="http://caracaschronicles.blogspot.com/2005/10/readers-guide-to-venezuela-in-chavez.html">Click here for it.</a></div><div><br /></div><div>The president, Chavez, has turned our country into a circus were each day something ridiculous and unexpected happens. For the youth of the country it's very difficult to strive professionally, especially in the area where I want to work (Graphic Design, the creative industry in general).  Since I'm about to start on this professional venture, I believe staying in this country is the smartest thing to do right now. I will stay in this country!<br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5734855179738144494-4699849665579171463?l=ineedavisa.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Clarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12297986094557681303noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5734855179738144494.post-36105370746392088222008-08-09T14:51:00.000-07:002008-08-09T14:53:37.339-07:00So far, everything seems fine. I'm just waiting for the government to send me my employment authorization card. That should take care of the next 6 months...<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5734855179738144494-3610537074639208822?l=ineedavisa.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Clarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12297986094557681303noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5734855179738144494.post-21117299435236972322008-08-08T09:19:00.000-07:002008-08-08T09:24:16.758-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_05pd20f3v6s/SJxzEyJRDrI/AAAAAAAAADA/vDUVJ84Wxe8/s1600-h/optkids.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_05pd20f3v6s/SJxzEyJRDrI/AAAAAAAAADA/vDUVJ84Wxe8/s320/optkids.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5232183393114984114" /></a><br />Pictured here, the rest of the foreigners who are also applying for the OPT extension of the visa, notice how excited we are to go through the process. Thanks September 11 bastards!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5734855179738144494-2111729943523697232?l=ineedavisa.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Clarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12297986094557681303noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5734855179738144494.post-92108664947977231992008-08-08T09:11:00.000-07:002008-08-08T09:18:14.153-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_05pd20f3v6s/SJxxv4BRuHI/AAAAAAAAAC4/1uxXvJCmGC4/s1600-h/returnedenvelope.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_05pd20f3v6s/SJxxv4BRuHI/AAAAAAAAAC4/1uxXvJCmGC4/s320/returnedenvelope.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5232181934403205234" /></a><br /><br /><br />Earlier today, I checked my mail and I found some returned forms of my OPT application. Needless to say that I was horrified!! After further research turns out we had to send some forms to one office and the others to another one. We we're completely misinformed at school, apparently this rule changed a month ago. I'm hoping this doesn't affect the application process, let's just call this a "minor setback."<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5734855179738144494-9210866494797723199?l=ineedavisa.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Clarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12297986094557681303noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5734855179738144494.post-32194893027427368282008-08-07T07:29:00.000-07:002008-08-07T07:31:16.706-07:00The work visa and I have a very complicated relationship. I would LOVE to have one but I HATE the process and the waiting it's oh so stressful! <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5734855179738144494-3219489302742736828?l=ineedavisa.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Clarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12297986094557681303noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5734855179738144494.post-45094351735572366192008-08-06T17:46:00.000-07:002008-08-06T17:51:34.874-07:00Earlier today, I filed for an extension of my student visa (OPT). If the government approves it I will be granted permission to work for 6 months, yes! I had to run lots of annoying errands but it's all worthwhile.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5734855179738144494-4509435173557236619?l=ineedavisa.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Clarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12297986094557681303noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5734855179738144494.post-88873873868650393372008-08-06T05:36:00.000-07:002008-08-06T05:38:09.333-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_05pd20f3v6s/SJma657eQfI/AAAAAAAAAAg/VkYJgYLIkds/s1600-h/Visa_Clara+copy.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_05pd20f3v6s/SJma657eQfI/AAAAAAAAAAg/VkYJgYLIkds/s320/Visa_Clara+copy.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5231382778940899826" /></a><br />I currently have a student visa<div>(pictured, in case you aren't familiar with these)</div><div>The countdown as to when this visa expires begins now------44 days!</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5734855179738144494-8887387386865039337?l=ineedavisa.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Clarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12297986094557681303noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5734855179738144494.post-30830583479180849092008-08-05T16:32:00.000-07:002008-08-05T17:05:00.677-07:00Almost 2 years have passed since I started Miami Ad School and now that dreaded time has come. The 8th quarter, the last quarter, the one we graduate from. <div>What does that mean you may ask? Well we have to get our work ready to show it to the world! Stressful times I tell you.<div>All this is a small introduction to the main point of why this blog comes to life. Thing is I'm from Venezuela, both my parents are Venezuelan, I was born in Venezuela, which means that a need a visa if I want to stay in this country.</div><div>This blog will document the very important, stressful and strenuous mission to get a visa to stay in the United States of America!</div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5734855179738144494-3083058347918084909?l=ineedavisa.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Clarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12297986094557681303noreply@blogger.com0