So, you want to move to the States eh?

His green card is definitely still valid but does that allow me to say that the purpose of my visit it to accompany him? Do I have any such rights as his wife?

Is it better then to have a job offer before I go?

Do you have a "right" as his wife to come into the USA? Nope, you do not have a right. You may have a few more hassles since he isn't a citizen of the USA, only a permanent resident. I married a USA citizen, and I had no "right" to come to the usa. One just come into the USA and stay without the proper visa, even if married to a citizen. I'm sure other will chime in and give you some helpful info.

No, you will not have derivative status in the US off your husband's green card. Either he will have to sponsor you (and as spouse of a PR, the wait is about 3 years or so I think), or you'll have to find a job to sponsor you *before* you move there. As a Canadian you would apply for a TN at a Canadian border crossing, not from within the US, and not from an international POE.

If your husband is eligible to apply for US citizenship, he could go ahead and start that process at the same time as he send in an I-130 petition for you. Once he has citizenship, he can change the petition for you and it'll speed it up about a year or so. Maybe, depending how long his citizenship application would take, or if he's eligible. Depending how long he's been out of the country, I think they will factor that time away.

During the wait time for your petition, you'd have to live somewhere other than the US, away from your husband. Canada being the most likely as then you and he could more easily travel back and forth for visits.

I hope this post is in the right section but here goes. My wife and I are looking into moving to Florida but we don't have an employer yet. We own our house and I have an auto mechanics licence and a teaching certificate from Ontario. Do we have a hope in heck of qualifying for one of the many visa's I am seeing? (overwhelming) thank you for any insight.

See the information about the TN Visa I don't think mechanic or Teacher's certificate (unless she also has a degree to go with it) qualify.

>>.also to remember, as Canadians we can visit the US for up to 6 months at a time, or per calendar year, whichever comes first. During that time, you are considered a Visitor, and not eligible to work. At all. Not even telecommute to a Canadian job over the internet. You cannot work in the US unless you have a work permit. Even for a foreign employer.


Thank you for this site, and all the helpful information.

I have not been able to find a post pertaining to my specific situation, but your information up there has me concerned.

I am a freelancer, with a primary contract in Canada, at a Canadian affiliate of an American company. While I am a writer, and do write for profit, this contract is as an Editor. I am paid in Cdn funds (for 2 years I was paid in US funds, but thankfully, given the dollar, this has changed).

My question is this: What kind of visa would I need if I were to take a temporary sublet in the US (or housesitting gig)? I would need to continue working as an Editor and since I telecommute already it is possible to do this anywhere there's high-speed Internet. But I would also prefer to keep working on my novel and other freelance writing projects. In Canada, I seek both Cdn and US writing gigs, so it seems strange I'd not be able to continue, but if it's illegal, I of course wouldn't tempt the gods.

I've freelanced for this company for over 2 years, and have no intention of seeking permanent employment in the US, nor do I intend to move there. I'd sublet my place and keep all my Cdn bank accounts.

Can anyone offer advice on how to go about putting such a plan in motion?

Thank you in advance.

T

Hi there,

I got a question: as a Canadian going to work to U.S. on a TN1 visa, can I buy a home down there?

Thanks.

Usually you have to be a permanent resident or citizen. However, I think if you put 20% down, they are able to make an exception. The other option is to get a separate loan for the 20% down, but that'll be at a much higher interest rate, generally.

Good.

Thanks.

A bit of a crazy circumstance but you know how it is - girl meets boy, boy somehow HAS to live in another country, and you are stuck trying to sort out some way to make things function. I am buried waist deep in resources for the moment, trying to find some way I can make this work out.

I have looked into a variety of different ideas and have come out with the following results.

1. Family sponsor - my mother DOES have both citizenship but there is a clause that says she has to have lived in the States for 7 years to sponsor me. No such luck, unfortunately. My grandparents live there but it says you can only have a direct relative (Mum or Dad)to sponsor.

2. Work Sponsor - It is possible for me to find a company willing to hire me but to get a work sponsored Visa you have to have a fairly substantial degree - no such luck there EITHER, yet.

3. School - This is a possibility but is QUITE expensive and I won't be able to work, which would create a problem there. It is something I am willing to try, if left no other options.

4. Marriage - For multiple reasons, this just isn't an option for the moment. Definitely the EASIEST solution, but not one I can use for now.

I cannot think of any other avenues I could go down to try and make this work! If you guys have any input I would really appreciate it Thanks so much!

Chelsea