Couple of questions..Please help!!!

[JLee2 0]

Hi,

My bf is opening up a car company in California this month and I was just wondering if he can sponsor me right away to work for him? OR does it take a while since it will be a new company? I actually work for his Canadian construction company right now and we are both Canadian citizens.

I don't have a degree so I know I'm not qualified for a TN Visa. So, if he can't sponsor me right away, what are my other work visa options?

Also, I only have my G1 right now so do I need a US Visa in order for me to get a US Driver's License?

Thank so much!!

[JLee2 0]

Also, we are flying there this month with a one way ticket because were not sure when we want to come back home. (before 6 months is up or apply for an ext.) So, I was wondering if we will have any problems at the border because of this?

[ATPEACE 43]

The US don't offer BF visas, so I don't know exactly what you are asking. It doesn't say in your post if either one of you are USC, so again what invite from the US are you looking into.

[Boiler 46,059]

They are both Canadian Citizens.

If he is opening a business in the US then he must have an appropriate visa to do that.

Chances are that the visa he has comes with derivative status, so marriage would be the best bet.

[tbaygrrl 2]

For a Canadian to recieve any type of work visa is extremely tough. The employer who wants to hire you, must prove through several means that there is no American who qualifies for that specific position. Since NAFTA, the only individuals who have recieved work visa's from Canada were professionals in very specific fields. The reason for it is that, Canadians are seen as direct competitors for American blue and white collar jobs, and therfore if easily given a work visa, the US would see Canuks "taking" the more desirable work away from US citizens.

It would be wise to visit him for an extened trip (under 180 days in a yr) and see where the relationship goes. If you become married, then there are ways that he can bring his CND family in to the US on his visa. Just remember, because he is CND and in the States on a specific permit, the process will be a tad different. But cross that bridge when you get there.

Another option, though it is a bit tougher these days in some States, is to apply for a student visa. You must be under a certain age, and it will be expensive tuition wise as a non-resident, but a much more viable option vs, a work visa.

All the best and good luck

[Dancob 1]

Another option, though it is a bit tougher these days in some States, is to apply for a student visa. You must be under a certain age, and it will be expensive tuition wise as a non-resident, but a much more viable option vs, a work visa.

All the best and good luck

However, as International student you can stay in the US Legally while studying, but you are not allowed to work.

Edited December 7, 2010 by Dancob

[tbaygrrl 2]

However, as International student you can stay in the US Legally while studying, but you are not allowed to work.

Very Correct,

this is a means for her to legally enter the States to be with BF (and continue her education, which is never a bad thing), as the likely-hood of her obtaining a work visa is very slim being she is Canadian.