It is the dream of every New Yorker to work freelance, and with so many companies looking to outsource their work instead of paying full-time employees, this dream is becoming a reality for more and more. If you are hired as a freelancer, it is possible to apply for a work visa, you will just need to be working full time and have a letter from your employer stating the length of your assignment. If starting work as a freelancer, you may want to become a member of The Freelancers’ Union (www.freelancersunion.org). Other sources for employment are www.newyork.craigslist.org, www.freelancewriting.com and www.thehiredguns.com – which works as a sort of freelance recruitment agency.