Im in a bit of a strange situation I've been excepted to a college within the U.S and wish to obatain a green card after i'am done school, would it be hard to get permanent residents? My father and half brother reside in FL but my dad is actually in the process of getting his papers through marriage so asking him to file for me is not even an option at this point because by the time he gets citizenship it would have taken him so long for him to file for me. Is there anyway possible that i can gain citizenship without family assistance? Don't get me wrong I love Canada and all it has to offer but my reasons for wanting to migrate is to be closer with my family who majority reside within the U.S..... your answers would be greatly appreciated!
2006-07-24 06:31:14 · 9 answers · asked by courtney 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
it's called a "typo" u fool.....humans do make mistakes in grammar.
2006-07-24 06:40:56 · update #1
yes,the school is near where my family lives, FT. Lauderdale to be exact. My majors are social work, bussiness and photography. could any of those majors help me get permanent residents?!?
2006-07-31 18:58:12 · update #2
no problem you are welcome
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2006-08-01 00:57:38 · answer #1 · answered by King of the Net 7 · 12⤊ 1⤋
Gonzo's answer is a bit biased and a tad arrogant in tone. May I offer an alternative to worrying yourself sick for an American visa or citizenship? Would you consider just flying down to Florida a few times a year while you're studying? Is your college near where your family lives right now?
Depending on what your major is, you might get offered a job while you're studying or after you graduate. Let your heart and faith in yourself guide you, not the worries about a visa or residence in another country. You can be as close as you want to your family regardless of distance. Good luck.
2006-07-31 22:27:21 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
To obtain residency independent of your family, you will either need to be sponsored by an employer or find yourself a U.S. citizen spouse.
If you plan on going to school, make sure that you obtain an I-20 from the school and maintain a full courseload. As a visa exempt Canadian, you will not be required to obtain a visa stamp in your passport, but you will need to get an I-94 card when you enter the U.S. indicating your student status (F-1).
When you are through with college, you may apply for a one year work authorization called Optional Practical Training. During that period, most people will find an employer (usually the company they work for on OPT) to sponsor them for labor certification and then the immigrant worker petition and residency application. Assuming you get through all of that unscathed, you must then maintain your residence in the U.S. for five years prior to applying for U.S. citizenship. Keep in mind that you can apply for labor certification while you are in school if you can find a willing employer, and then you can move on to the second and third stages assuming you maintain your student status at all times.
It's a long road to travel, but the end result is probably worth it....
Good luck!
2006-07-24 19:20:28 · answer #3 · answered by juscogens 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, go here:
http://www.uscis.gov/graphics/index.htm
Next, understand that citizenship requires that you spend 5 years in the USA, that you prove yourself as being an asset to the USA, and that you have not committed crimes. Going to school is a good first step, but then consider a work visa and getting a professional job which demonstrates that you have something to offer America.
There are a lot of angles to consider, so your best approach would be to hire a lawyer in the USA who specialises in naturalizatin and citizenship.
Cost is probably about a $1,000 for green card, and another grand for citizenship paperwork.
2006-07-24 13:44:12 · answer #4 · answered by Gonzo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am really sorry i dont know much about how to do that because i was born in the US and well my mom got her papers but she was already married to my dad (who was born here). I just wanted to say that i wish you the best of luck especially with all of this bull going on right now. maybe you should get married hahaha ;) well good luck with your citizenship and school.
2006-07-31 23:29:51 · answer #5 · answered by magz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it just SEEMS that way, because all of Mexico is UP in all parts of American which makes Canada seem 'lower' than usual!
2006-07-24 13:36:39 · answer #6 · answered by Samuella SilverSelene 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
US should have no problem in allowing immigration to persons from Canada.
2006-08-01 07:22:54 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
learn how to spell, take an english class when you go to the University
2006-07-24 13:35:55 · answer #8 · answered by David R 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
good luck to u! :)
2006-07-31 19:23:37 · answer #9 · answered by Shan 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋