Dear appletini7,

I am not sure of the avenues you have pursued.

There are some actions you can try.

English is becoming the language of choice in multi-country or global companies, except when doing business intra-country. So here is what you can try:

1. Find an American company that has an Italian market, that is established. One example would be Pepsico, headquartered in New York. Other examples are the Dow Jones and the Associated Press. When you get hired, simply express your desire to work in Italy. They can transfer you there on a work visa more easily than brining Italians to the U.S.

2. Find an Italian Company with offices in the U.S. Especially new emerging market companies. This is a global economy and many companies are looking to establish business in the U.S. Use the Wall Street Journal to seek out these jobs. Airline magazines frequently carry ads for people to hire world wide.

3. What is your profession and degree: your alumni association or professional association may have international opportunities.

4. You can get an EU passport by applying for an Italian or Shengan States passport. The physical passport, rather than visa waiver, will allow you to request a longer stay. You can then seek work while you are there.

You will of course have to take a basic course in Italian, at least to learn the pleasantries. Most Italians in the business world will speak English, but they like to hear good morning how are you and where are you from in their native tongue. Establishing rapport the native language is essential, especially if you want to truly work in Italy.

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