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[Aaron604]

i live in vancouver,but since LA and san fancsico still hirning fa...can i apply? am i eligible to apply, i have a canadian passport, do i have the right to work and live in usa?:confus_2:

[car121men]

i live in vancouver,but since LA and san fancsico still hirning fa...can i apply? am i eligible to apply, i have a canadian passport, do i have the right to work and live in usa?:confus_2:

Ya, i wonder why it's on-going in San Francisco and in LA but not in Toronto.

But Aaron, I have a cdn passport too but i dont think we are eligible to work in the US.

[Maribela37]

Hi Aaron!

To gain right of abode and employment in the US, you must have a valid work visa or green card and a social security number, if you are a foreign passport holder inc. Canadian passports.

M

[Aaron604]

car121men...where do u live? vancouver or toronto

[Aaron604]

how can i get a valid work visa or green card and a social security number

[car121men]

car121men...where do u live? vancouver or toronto

I'm in Toronto

[Maribela37]

how can i get a valid work visa or green card and a social security number

Hi Aaron!

The easiest way is to marry an American. LOL! Just kidding....

Seriously, here's the answer to your question:

How do I become an immigrant in the U.S.? What is a “green card?” Foreigners may gain permanent resident status through sponsorship (petition) by a U.S. citizen parent, spouse, child, sibling or employer, or through sponsorship by a permanent resident parent or spouse, or by making a significant financial investment, or by having extraordinary ability, or by winning a diversity visa in the annual lottery. Any non U.S. citizen, regardless of age, gender or tie to the U.S., including Canadians, who are intending immigrants must enter the U.S. with a Department of State-issued immigrant visa in hand, based on a Department of Homeland Security-approved petition, and should not try to enter the U.S. as a visitor with the idea of becoming an immigrant later. For details please see elsewhere on this website or http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/types/types_1326.html.



It may take up to one year for the parent, spouse or child of a U.S. citizen to qualify for an immigrant visa, longer for other categories, so long term planning is essential.


A “green card” refers to the Alien Registration Receipt Card (I-551), which used to be green but is now pink in color, and is issued by the Department of Homeland Security to all immigrants as evidence of their lawful permanent resident status in the U.S.
Consulate website:
http://toronto.usconsulate.gov/content/content.asp?section=visas&document=visas_faq

Hope this helps.

M

[peace_love_sky]

Hi all, I am new.
Are there any canadians here who have obtained a US working visa and with that, were able to apply as an FA with a US airline successfully?

[ayyzeng]

i don't think it's easy to obtain an US working visa.... especially if you are not even hired by an american company yet. the US government is very strict on working visa... mostly specialist degree with confirmation of employment would be able to get approval.

sfo and lax are relatively new bases so they are constantly hiring. canadian.. don't be disappointed... check their website often for openings. =)