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[blkrussian 0]

Hi Guys!

I am Canadian and I am looking to work in the U.S. I went to university but only for 3 of 4 years many moons ago. I have tons of experience in what I want to do.

What will be required for me to work in the U.S.? Also...if it comes down to my education being a problem...what do you suggest? Can I study in the U.S.? Will it be

more expensive? Can I work and study?

Thanks!

[Krikit 1,164]

How to Obtain a TN Visa

Yes, you can study in the US and, yes, you will pay foreign student fees. Each school and State is different so you will find the answer to those questions and the requirements by contacting the school directly or review their site for more information.

Welcome to VJ.

[canadian_wife 1,822]

Typically a TN visa will require a degree in the field you wish to work in, you say you went to school 3 out of 4 years so I assume you have not graduated. Thus you cannot qualify for a TN.

You also need a US company to sponsor your work visa, so first step is to begin applying for jobs in the US and get hired by a company willing to sponsor you.

You may study in the US. However, when I went back in 2005, it was $20,000+ USD for 1 year

Good luck

[blkrussian 0]

Typically a TN visa will require a degree in the field you wish to work in, you say you went to school 3 out of 4 years so I assume you have not graduated. Thus you cannot qualify for a TN.

You also need a US company to sponsor your work visa, so first step is to begin applying for jobs in the US and get hired by a company willing to sponsor you.

You may study in the US. However, when I went back in 2005, it was $20,000+ USD for 1 year

Good luck

Yes that's right. I have not graduated. So it's better that I finish my studies in Canada and then apply for a job in the U.S then I figure. As it would be too expensive...also I wouldn't be able to work off campus as well ?

[Boiler 45,467]

There is also the H1B Visa, but without a degree whilst not impossible it would be difficult.

[blkrussian 0]

There is also the H1B Visa, but without a degree whilst not impossible it would be difficult.

What is the H1B Visa about?

[blkrussian 0]

How to Obtain a TN Visa

Yes, you can study in the US and, yes, you will pay foreign student fees. Each school and State is different so you will find the answer to those questions and the requirements by contacting the school directly or review their site for more information.

Welcome to VJ.

thanks krikit!

[canadian_wife 1,822]

http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/types/types_1271.html#1

H-1B Persons in Specialty Occupation which requires the theoretical and practical application of a body of highly specialized knowledge requiring completion of a specific course of higher education. This category also includes fashion models and Government-to-Government research and development, or co-production projects administered by the Department of Defense (100);

As Boiler said, difficult, but not impossible. It does require US company sponsorship which is VERY expensive for the employer

Good luck

[hheaven67 2]

Hi Guys!

I am Canadian and I am looking to work in the U.S. I went to university but only for 3 of 4 years many moons ago. I have tons of experience in what I want to do.

What will be required for me to work in the U.S.? Also...if it comes down to my education being a problem...what do you suggest? Can I study in the U.S.? Will it be

more expensive? Can I work and study?

Thanks!

Is there a particular reason as to why you'd want to come to the US to work when it is economically falling apart and there are thousands of American Citizens out of work?? Do you think they'd choose an immigrant over a USC? I am working for a year and a half now, took 300 job apps to get to where I am but due to me being the Canadian, I won't ever see a promotion...they will give that to the USC! Think twice before spending thousands of dollars to come here/go thru a visa process of any kind. We can't afford to move anywhere due to the mortgage costs (we are upside down on our mortgage due to the housing crash) and we can barely make ends meet due to shortage of work. Life is better in Canada right now, believe me!

[blkrussian 0]

So when are you moving back to canada then?

Is there a particular reason as to why you'd want to come to the US to work when it is economically falling apart and there are thousands of American Citizens out of work?? Do you think they'd choose an immigrant over a USC? I am working for a year and a half now, took 300 job apps to get to where I am but due to me being the Canadian, I won't ever see a promotion...they will give that to the USC! Think twice before spending thousands of dollars to come here/go thru a visa process of any kind. We can't afford to move anywhere due to the mortgage costs (we are upside down on our mortgage due to the housing crash) and we can barely make ends meet due to shortage of work. Life is better in Canada right now, believe me!

[hheaven67 2]

So when are you moving back to canada then?

As per what I said: "We can't afford to move anywhere due to the mortgage costs (we are upside down on our mortgage due to the housing crash) and we can barely make ends meet due to shortage of work." If it was up to me alone, I'd leave everything behind & be gone in a heartbeat!

[blkrussian 0]

Im sorry to hear that. Ill pray that things change for you. I am considering the U.S. because I am in a long term relationship with an american and I have a job that currently allows me to travel to the u.s. However it is not my field. The field that I want to work in currently offers me jobs in the u.s. However, I am unable to accept money due to not having a SSN. Its a job that requires a "talent" and I am looking to maximize. ie. Howard Stern/Oprah/Beyonce Those are my reasons for wanting a Visa at the moment. Not necessarily for a 9-5 job.

As per what I said: "We can't afford to move anywhere due to the mortgage costs (we are upside down on our mortgage due to the housing crash) and we can barely make ends meet due to shortage of work." If it was up to me alone, I'd leave everything behind & be gone in a heartbeat!

[hheaven67 2]

Im sorry to hear that. Ill pray that things change for you. I am considering the U.S. because I am in a long term relationship with an american and I have a job that currently allows me to travel to the u.s. However it is not my field. The field that I want to work in currently offers me jobs in the u.s. However, I am unable to accept money due to not having a SSN. Its a job that requires a "talent" and I am looking to maximize. ie. Howard Stern/Oprah/Beyonce Those are my reasons for wanting a Visa at the moment. Not necessarily for a 9-5 job.

Thank you, I do too. Your situation is different then...not just wanting to move here to work here, you have a connection much more than career-oriented. If it's long-term, maybe you & your significant other could go the K1 route for fiances? Just a thought...

The field that you want to work in, could you possibly get your own CAN business license then get jobs in the US? I don't know if that would work...CAN vendors sell products to the US...you would be a CAN business contracting your services to the US & charging CAN $$...check this out: http://answers.google.com/answers/threadview/id/779307.html

Remember, Canadians can come to the US for 6 months at a time...might give you some time to come down & "research" the business plan? Feel free to PM me if you need any assistance with visa info, etc...

Good luck to you!