At the moment I'm 16, but I am almost 17. I live in Canada, and I have been to the US many times, and I really like it there. I think it's a great country, and there are lot's of friendly people and to be honest, there seems to be more opportunities in the United States than there is in Canada.
I have relatives who live in Raleigh North Carolina, and I've been there a couple times and I really like it there. It's a nice clean city, with lot's of options for university. I am interested in attending a university there. Particularly UNC at Chapel Hill, or NC state.
My long term goal is to hopefully get into one of the universities in the Raleigh area and eventually get a job there and live there.
What do I need to do to make this possible? I LOVE the United States and my dream is to live there. I tried researching, but it seems complicated to me. So much info and visas. Still a while until I can actually seriously start the process, but I would like to know ahead of time.
2006-10-15 18:35:04 · 8 answers · asked by Midnight_Club 1 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Other - United States
Also, would Americans be welcoming to a Canadian who wants to live in the US? I know there is alot going on about Mexican immigrants, so I was wondering about that.
Any advice is appreciated! :-)
2006-10-15 18:36:23 · update #1
Yes, It's possible but it's a long process. You can go to school here on a Student Visa. When you are finished with school you would have to find a job where they are willing to sponsor you for a Work Visa which is not easy because the company has to prove that they can't find a America that is equally qualified for the job. Then you would have to apply for a Green Card which takes lots of time and money. Once you get a Green Card then you can apply for citizenship but you have to have your Green Card for 5 years before you can get citizenship.
2006-10-15 19:38:10 · answer #1 · answered by Emerz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dude, start looking into the schools now. Chances are they have some type of international program you may be elegible for. Once you're 18 or even after school, you can apply for citizenship or a guest status or whatever they call it. Chances are if you get a degree from a US school and a job in the US you'll be able to stay as long as you want. The US Gov just wants you to pay taxes like the rest of us...lol. The whole country is cool, so if NC doesn't work out, try another school on the east coast. U of Virgina/Georgia/South Carolina/Virgina Tech/Alabama/Maryland...etc. You get the drill.
Good luck..........................
And that Mexican thing is driven a lot by race also...sad to say it, but it's true. Not everyone, but enough...
2006-10-15 18:48:22 · answer #2 · answered by shogun_316 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Best way to go is by getting a Student Visa and go to University here in the states.
That's what my Dad did, he's been here ever since. He went from having a student visa to getting a working visa and his employer was his sponsor for his perminant visa.
He's been here for almost Fifty years.
Since you already have relatives here, getting a perminant visa via your family members as your sponsors shouldn't be all that hard.
Canadians aren't thought of as Immigrants, unfortunately it really is a racial thing.
I know, it's really sad, but it's true.
No one ever suspects my Dad to be an imigrant. They just assume he's American.
He still has a visa/"green card" and IS not an American citizen.
Granted, this also means he's not allowed to vote. But he worked hard all his life, paid his taxes and paid into Social Security.
Now he's drawing his Social Security along with funds from his retirement fund and other investments. But he's earned every penny and has been a good contributor to the economy as well as having raised two other Citizens.
2006-10-15 18:44:53 · answer #3 · answered by DEATH 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not too sure on the process, but you being Canadian, believe me, you don't want to relocate to the US. Canada is a much better place overall IMO, and in the US currently there aren't even any jobs available, I am a chef and I have been unemployed for months. Plus most people aren't helpful in the US. Everyone is in fear of everyone else being out to get them and people are closed off and unfriendly.
2016-03-28 11:13:03 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to this website it will tell you most every thing you need to know. http://usimmigrationcitizenshipservices.org/immigration/green-cards/
I am a Canadian who moved here 6 years ago. A student visa is most likely the best way to go about it. You will get a Social Security # to use along with your temporary permanent resident card. You will not be eligible to vote until you become a citizen but you will still have to pay taxes. On a personal note. Think really hard about moving here before you move. It is really different although it might not seem like that when you are visiting. Check out this website as well : http://www.deadhero.com/ramblings/suggested/what%5Five%5Flearned/living%5Fsouth/
2006-10-15 21:16:49 · answer #5 · answered by boo 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Anything is possible, young one. First, turn 18.
Apply for visa, land a job, apply for citizenship. Probably a bit more complex than that, but you get the idea.
2006-10-15 18:45:24 · answer #6 · answered by Lonnie P 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if 5 billion mexican and arabians can do it so can you... Hell the American government will help you get a job and pay your bills and the best part is... you don't even have to pay taxes until your a full citizen.
2006-10-15 18:48:36 · answer #7 · answered by abcmom 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
shutup
too much writing
lol
No offence dude, but enough about your life story. No body cares where you wanna live or go to UNI at - unless they're some preverted pedofile.
Hey kid, be smart. Don't give out any details of yourself online.
2006-10-15 18:37:46 · answer #8 · answered by feusha 3 · 0⤊ 5⤋