A citizen of Canada who speaks, French and English, however one that only has some college under her belt, not a degree.
2006-06-13 12:49:00 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
Could you kindly give a detailed answer... not just..."fly over and stay" Any specific legal advise would be appreciated
2006-06-13 13:10:21 · update #1
Unlike the Canadian immigration system, which assesses points for an applicant's individual qualities (i.e., education, family ties, job offer, etc.), the US system is largely based upon an alien being petitioned by either an employer or a close family member.
To be eligible for an employment-based petition, your employer has to prove that no USC can be found to do that particular position, or you have to have some sort of highly specialized or extraordinary job skill to come in as an immigrant worker.
To be eligible for a family-based petition, your US Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident Spouse/Child/Parent or US Citizen sibling has to petition for you for you to come in as an immigrant family member.
There are other categories: people filing for asylum/refugee status, people who win the Diversity Visa Lottery (only certain countries are allowed to "play") and those who have lived in the US for many years illegally (10+) who can show that their deportation would cause extreme and exceptionally unusual hardship on their USC or LPR spouse, parent or children. This is an extremely high and difficult standard to meet.
Due to the NAFTA agreement, there are special rules for Canadians to enter for temporary (non-immigrant) typed jobs. This status is called "TN." There are specific job categories that apply, most do require attaining a college degree.
And, there are of course, all sorts of other temporary non-immigrant type visas: tourist, student, performing artist, etc.
You really shoudl consult an immigration attorney. I do not know where in Canada you reside, but there is a very well known immigration firm in Canada that would be good to consult with. See link below.
Good luck.
2006-06-15 18:36:11 · answer #1 · answered by Randa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can do just like all the other illegal immigrants, come in on some kind of visa, and just stay, or call immigration and do it legally. I would do it legally though.
2006-06-13 20:08:00 · answer #2 · answered by hexa 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Travel to Mexico and cross the border that way. Seems no one in this country gives a rats you know what about border security down there.
2006-06-13 19:57:41 · answer #3 · answered by legordon2003 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you crazy? Be glad you are Canadian. I'm an American and I want to immigrate to Canada...maybe we could switch places.
2006-06-13 19:52:29 · answer #4 · answered by zenkitty27 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why on earth would you want to? The U.S. is lovely to visit ... but heck, wait until you have to pay for healthcare ... :(
2006-06-13 20:09:02 · answer #5 · answered by Sashie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
easy.. get in the BAC K of THE LINE LIKE EVERYONE ELSE!.
2006-06-13 22:01:24 · answer #6 · answered by JAC 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
apply and wait...like everyone else
2006-06-13 19:52:00 · answer #7 · answered by Black Fedora 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont get caught
2006-06-13 19:52:44 · answer #8 · answered by brandondagreat15 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋