Could someone Iive in the United States and work in British Columbia?
Is it possible to do that? How hard would it be?
Vancouver - 4 Answers
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It would be an awfully long commute...You could be an American citizen and live in British Columbia and work.
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Sure, lots of people do it (and vice versa, living in BC and working in the US). You have to have the proper work authorization unless you're an American citizen, and preferably a Nexus card to speed up the border crossing.
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Yes, an associate of mine works in Richmond, BC and lives in Bellingham, Washington. He has a Nexus Pass to help facilitate getting through the border faster and avoiding the line ups in the summer months. He is an American Citizen and has a Right to Work Permit for working in Canada. I believe the necessary paperwork can be obtained from any border crossing office.
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Yes it would be possible. I know several of people who live in the Lower Mainland/ Fraser Valley area who live in Canada, and then work in the states. It is very possible. They give you those Nexus cards, and then you're just able to go through like that, instead of having to wait through those long line ups, but you have to pass some rigorous stuff first.
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
What do I need to go work in the United states for the summer
What do I need to go work in the United states for the summer?
I am an 18 years old canadian and I would like to go work in the United States for the summer. I don't know if it possible for me to get a work visa. If I can have one is it hard to get (since its only for seasonal work)? And which one do I need etc... Thank you!
Other - United States - 1 Answers
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Nearly impossible. To get a work visa , you need to find an empolyer to sponsor you...always difficult, and right now, not at all likely. You can see site below for all visa ppossibilities. You can also check out the 2nd site...a company that helps young people from other countries get jobs in the U.S.
I am an 18 years old canadian and I would like to go work in the United States for the summer. I don't know if it possible for me to get a work visa. If I can have one is it hard to get (since its only for seasonal work)? And which one do I need etc... Thank you!
Other - United States - 1 Answers
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Nearly impossible. To get a work visa , you need to find an empolyer to sponsor you...always difficult, and right now, not at all likely. You can see site below for all visa ppossibilities. You can also check out the 2nd site...a company that helps young people from other countries get jobs in the U.S.
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Requirements for a young Canadian who would like to temporarily move and work in the United States
Requirements for a young Canadian who would like to temporarily move and work in the United States?
Hello, I'm a 20 year old Canadian born Citizen with no criminal record. My family has vacationed in the same city south of the boarder every year since I was born and I have a strong connection with that area. I've always thought it would be fun to move there for one full year for a change of scenery but I would need a way to support myself. Ive looked through all the United States Work permit requirements and I understand I would need a employer to sponsor me which is not the issue. My problem is I have no education past a High School diploma, and I would not consider myself a very skilled worker. If I found a job in something say like retail and had the employer sponsor me would I be rejected due to my lack of education or skill right off the bat, or would it be worth my time to talk to someone at the United States embassy in Ottawa? It seems very hard to obtain a United States work visa, I take it the United States does not want foreign citizens taking their jobs which I understand and don't blame them for. Any information anyone has would be wonderful!
Immigration - 1 Answers
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The US is just like Canada they dont need menial worker ... Pick a visa There are basically NINE ways that you can get a visa to live and work in the US: (1) Marriage (or engagement in anticipation of marriage) to a US citizen. (2) You have skills that are in short supply in the US e.g. scientific or medical training. A degree is normally a must. Or you have superior specialist skills with at least 12 years experience. (H visas) (3) You have an Employer who is willing to transfer you - but even the employer has to make a good case for you - so you have to be a manager unless you fall under category (2) above.(L visas) (4) You may get a Green card in the diversity lottery (UK citizens, except N.Ireland, are not generally eligible unless you, your spouse or parents were born abroad or held a different citizenship. (5)You own or buy business (does not get you permanent resident status i.e. no green card)You must be a national of a qualifying Treaty countries. The business must have a minimum value of around $150k (more the better) bearing in mind you will need somewhere to live and with any startup business you will need at least 2 years living money as back up. So a figure of $350k would be a nearer minimum (E-2 visas) (6)You are an "investor" i.e. you have at least US $1m in assets to bring with you. half of that in a few areas. And your background will be investigated to the hilt. (EB-5 visas) (7)You have a close relative (mother, father, brother, sister and no further) who is an US citizen who would sponsor you, approx time this take 2-12 years? (8.The R1 visa is available to foreign members of religious denominations, having bona fide non-profit religious organizations in the U.S., for entering the U.S. to carry on the activities of a minister or religious worker as a profession, occupation or vocation (9)THE UNUSUAL You are in a position to claim refugee status/political asylum. or You get a member of Congress to sponsor a private bill with legislation that applies just to you. The S visa issued to persons who assist US law enforcement to investigate and prosecute crimes and terrorist activities such as money laundering and organized crime Recruitment agent will not take you seriously if you are not already in the US. Writing for jobs is really a waste of time; likewise US employers have no idea what foreign qualification are or mean (except Degrees) it may pay you to get your qualification translated into a US equivalent, there are Companies that do this (www.wes.org) .. But if you are getting a visa under (2) above then you need a job offer before you can get the visa. Your Employer will be your sponsor this will cost them upward of $5k. So you can see you have to be offering something really special to get considered They may also have to prove to the Dept of labor that there is no American who can do the job if the position is to be permanent ©
Hello, I'm a 20 year old Canadian born Citizen with no criminal record. My family has vacationed in the same city south of the boarder every year since I was born and I have a strong connection with that area. I've always thought it would be fun to move there for one full year for a change of scenery but I would need a way to support myself. Ive looked through all the United States Work permit requirements and I understand I would need a employer to sponsor me which is not the issue. My problem is I have no education past a High School diploma, and I would not consider myself a very skilled worker. If I found a job in something say like retail and had the employer sponsor me would I be rejected due to my lack of education or skill right off the bat, or would it be worth my time to talk to someone at the United States embassy in Ottawa? It seems very hard to obtain a United States work visa, I take it the United States does not want foreign citizens taking their jobs which I understand and don't blame them for. Any information anyone has would be wonderful!
Immigration - 1 Answers
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The US is just like Canada they dont need menial worker ... Pick a visa There are basically NINE ways that you can get a visa to live and work in the US: (1) Marriage (or engagement in anticipation of marriage) to a US citizen. (2) You have skills that are in short supply in the US e.g. scientific or medical training. A degree is normally a must. Or you have superior specialist skills with at least 12 years experience. (H visas) (3) You have an Employer who is willing to transfer you - but even the employer has to make a good case for you - so you have to be a manager unless you fall under category (2) above.(L visas) (4) You may get a Green card in the diversity lottery (UK citizens, except N.Ireland, are not generally eligible unless you, your spouse or parents were born abroad or held a different citizenship. (5)You own or buy business (does not get you permanent resident status i.e. no green card)You must be a national of a qualifying Treaty countries. The business must have a minimum value of around $150k (more the better) bearing in mind you will need somewhere to live and with any startup business you will need at least 2 years living money as back up. So a figure of $350k would be a nearer minimum (E-2 visas) (6)You are an "investor" i.e. you have at least US $1m in assets to bring with you. half of that in a few areas. And your background will be investigated to the hilt. (EB-5 visas) (7)You have a close relative (mother, father, brother, sister and no further) who is an US citizen who would sponsor you, approx time this take 2-12 years? (8.The R1 visa is available to foreign members of religious denominations, having bona fide non-profit religious organizations in the U.S., for entering the U.S. to carry on the activities of a minister or religious worker as a profession, occupation or vocation (9)THE UNUSUAL You are in a position to claim refugee status/political asylum. or You get a member of Congress to sponsor a private bill with legislation that applies just to you. The S visa issued to persons who assist US law enforcement to investigate and prosecute crimes and terrorist activities such as money laundering and organized crime Recruitment agent will not take you seriously if you are not already in the US. Writing for jobs is really a waste of time; likewise US employers have no idea what foreign qualification are or mean (except Degrees) it may pay you to get your qualification translated into a US equivalent, there are Companies that do this (www.wes.org) .. But if you are getting a visa under (2) above then you need a job offer before you can get the visa. Your Employer will be your sponsor this will cost them upward of $5k. So you can see you have to be offering something really special to get considered They may also have to prove to the Dept of labor that there is no American who can do the job if the position is to be permanent ©
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Can a truck driver from the united states find work in austrailia
Can a truck driver from the united states find work in austrailia?
I have been a driver for 20 years and currently live in texas. the oil fields have slown down alot so i was thinking of finding work in ausstrailia. When I was younger I looked into it and I know I have to have a jod befor I could come. So is there work, avg pay is it more expensive there etc any advice would help thanks
Other - Australia - 5 Answers
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Yep, there is a shortage of truck drivers here, but I have no clue about VISA's and stuff. Try these sites also, make sure your license is transferable!
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I'm afraid that you have zero chance of getting a visa to work in Australia as a truck driver. Even with a job offer and/or sponsorship, the occupation is simply ineligible as a skilled occupation and that's the only type of visa available. The only occupations for which visas can be obtained are listed on the Skilled Occupations List (SOL): http://www.immi.gov.au/allforms/pdf/1121i.pdf EDIT: On the 16th of May 2009 i.e. 4 days ago, eligibility for even regional 457 visas was removed from ASCO category 5 - 7 occupations. Heavy Truck driver at the mines was one of those. All other truck driver classifications were specifically removed about 12 months ago. http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/skilled-workers/asco5-7-faq.htm
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There are plenty of job vacancies for drivers in Australia. However, one major thing you have to consider is that in US, you drive on the right side of the road while in Australia, it's on the left side...and the steering wheel is on the right side. It's pretty confusing if you're so used to driving on the right side of the road, so you need to adjust to that...and for this reason, you really have to start at the very beginning again when you get to Australia...and I don't think you would be able to get a driving job in oz before you arrive. In applying for a license, you need to get a learner's permit first...even if you already know how to drive...and this means, you need to have a full-licensed driver beside you while you drive for sometime. Then you take another test and get your P-plate...which still has some restrictions...for a while. Then take another test and get your full license. Have you checked other countries? Maybe you'll do better in those that drive on the right side. Good luck.
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yep but you'd need a clean criminal record and be able to haul trailers. you can also go to New Zealand. Pay for a truckie is pretty good in Australia, especially in Western Australia at the mines. That's your best bet for a good gig. It is possible to get a job in WA online google: Driver Mining Western Australia
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Oil fields and mining have slown down here heaps too. I am working with mining exploration and i see people going from the mines all the time, including truck drivers, since the regression started. Getting a truckie job related to mining would probably be hard at the moment, but there are a lot of other truckie jobs in Australia, like cattle trucks etc.. I think they are doing a bit better, mining is always one of the first industries hit by regressions.
I have been a driver for 20 years and currently live in texas. the oil fields have slown down alot so i was thinking of finding work in ausstrailia. When I was younger I looked into it and I know I have to have a jod befor I could come. So is there work, avg pay is it more expensive there etc any advice would help thanks
Other - Australia - 5 Answers
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Yep, there is a shortage of truck drivers here, but I have no clue about VISA's and stuff. Try these sites also, make sure your license is transferable!
2 :
I'm afraid that you have zero chance of getting a visa to work in Australia as a truck driver. Even with a job offer and/or sponsorship, the occupation is simply ineligible as a skilled occupation and that's the only type of visa available. The only occupations for which visas can be obtained are listed on the Skilled Occupations List (SOL): http://www.immi.gov.au/allforms/pdf/1121i.pdf EDIT: On the 16th of May 2009 i.e. 4 days ago, eligibility for even regional 457 visas was removed from ASCO category 5 - 7 occupations. Heavy Truck driver at the mines was one of those. All other truck driver classifications were specifically removed about 12 months ago. http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/skilled-workers/asco5-7-faq.htm
3 :
There are plenty of job vacancies for drivers in Australia. However, one major thing you have to consider is that in US, you drive on the right side of the road while in Australia, it's on the left side...and the steering wheel is on the right side. It's pretty confusing if you're so used to driving on the right side of the road, so you need to adjust to that...and for this reason, you really have to start at the very beginning again when you get to Australia...and I don't think you would be able to get a driving job in oz before you arrive. In applying for a license, you need to get a learner's permit first...even if you already know how to drive...and this means, you need to have a full-licensed driver beside you while you drive for sometime. Then you take another test and get your P-plate...which still has some restrictions...for a while. Then take another test and get your full license. Have you checked other countries? Maybe you'll do better in those that drive on the right side. Good luck.
4 :
yep but you'd need a clean criminal record and be able to haul trailers. you can also go to New Zealand. Pay for a truckie is pretty good in Australia, especially in Western Australia at the mines. That's your best bet for a good gig. It is possible to get a job in WA online google: Driver Mining Western Australia
5 :
Oil fields and mining have slown down here heaps too. I am working with mining exploration and i see people going from the mines all the time, including truck drivers, since the regression started. Getting a truckie job related to mining would probably be hard at the moment, but there are a lot of other truckie jobs in Australia, like cattle trucks etc.. I think they are doing a bit better, mining is always one of the first industries hit by regressions.
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