Married to an American, living in Canada
Feb 12th 2004, 3:23 am
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Married to an American, living in Canada
I have a general query: I'm married to an American and we're living in
Canada. I am a Canadian. We live in Windsor Ontario and my wife
commutes every day to work in Detroit; she is a permanent resident.
I'm am obviously disqualified from applying for the visas most
professionals need to work in the US because of my marital status
(i.e., I cannot be considered a "temporary" worker). What process must
I follow for the ability to work in the USA but live in Canada? Do I
apply for a green card through consular means? I thought a green card
implied residency in the US(?).
Thanks in advance!
Canada. I am a Canadian. We live in Windsor Ontario and my wife
commutes every day to work in Detroit; she is a permanent resident.
I'm am obviously disqualified from applying for the visas most
professionals need to work in the US because of my marital status
(i.e., I cannot be considered a "temporary" worker). What process must
I follow for the ability to work in the USA but live in Canada? Do I
apply for a green card through consular means? I thought a green card
implied residency in the US(?).
Thanks in advance!
Feb 12th 2004, 4:44 am
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Re: Married to an American, living in Canada
Originally posted by Stanley Roberts
I have a general query: I'm married to an American and we're living in
Canada. I am a Canadian. We live in Windsor Ontario and my wife
commutes every day to work in Detroit; she is a permanent resident.
I'm am obviously disqualified from applying for the visas most
professionals need to work in the US because of my marital status
(i.e., I cannot be considered a "temporary" worker). What process must
I follow for the ability to work in the USA but live in Canada? Do I
apply for a green card through consular means? I thought a green card
implied residency in the US(?).
Thanks in advance!
I have a general query: I'm married to an American and we're living in
Canada. I am a Canadian. We live in Windsor Ontario and my wife
commutes every day to work in Detroit; she is a permanent resident.
I'm am obviously disqualified from applying for the visas most
professionals need to work in the US because of my marital status
(i.e., I cannot be considered a "temporary" worker). What process must
I follow for the ability to work in the USA but live in Canada? Do I
apply for a green card through consular means? I thought a green card
implied residency in the US(?).
Thanks in advance!
There isn't any that I know of. If you qualify, professionally and educationally, you could attempt an H-1B which will allow you to work in the US but not sure if you can live in Canada while doing this or even if you would be able to get the H-1B because of your marital status to a US Citizen.
It would appear that you don't want to live in the US (which is not a problem) but do wish to earn your living here and take it back to Canada. A green card (symbol of permanent residency) is not for you. It would mean that you actually would have to reside on this side of the border in order to maintain your residency status.
Now of course there is the alternative of giving up a few years of your life and living in the US until you become eligible for and have obtained US Citizenship which would allow you to do what your wife is doing.
Rete
Feb 12th 2004, 4:54 am
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Re: Married to an American, living in Canada
Originally posted by Stanley Roberts
I have a general query: I'm married to an American and we're living in
Canada. I am a Canadian. We live in Windsor Ontario and my wife
commutes every day to work in Detroit; she is a permanent resident.
I'm am obviously disqualified from applying for the visas most
professionals need to work in the US because of my marital status
(i.e., I cannot be considered a "temporary" worker). What process must
I follow for the ability to work in the USA but live in Canada? Do I
apply for a green card through consular means? I thought a green card
implied residency in the US(?).
Thanks in advance!
I have a general query: I'm married to an American and we're living in
Canada. I am a Canadian. We live in Windsor Ontario and my wife
commutes every day to work in Detroit; she is a permanent resident.
I'm am obviously disqualified from applying for the visas most
professionals need to work in the US because of my marital status
(i.e., I cannot be considered a "temporary" worker). What process must
I follow for the ability to work in the USA but live in Canada? Do I
apply for a green card through consular means? I thought a green card
implied residency in the US(?).
Thanks in advance!
You have some big misconceptions about things. I suggest you consult with an immigraton attorney in the Detroit area. Michael Piston comes to mind -- (248) 524 1936. Mike and I have made mutual referrals and I've been quite impressed with his work.
Feb 12th 2004, 4:59 am
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Re: Married to an American, living in Canada
Originally posted by Rete
There isn't any that I know of. If you qualify, professionally and educationally, you could attempt an H-1B which will allow you to work in the US but not sure if you can live in Canada while doing this or even if you would be able to get the H-1B because of your marital status to a US Citizen.
It would appear that you don't want to live in the US (which is not a problem) but do wish to earn your living here and take it back to Canada. A green card (symbol of permanent residency) is not for you. It would mean that you actually would have to reside on this side of the border in order to maintain your residency status.
Now of course there is the alternative of giving up a few years of your life and living in the US until you become eligible for and have obtained US Citizenship which would allow you to do what your wife is doing.
Rete
There isn't any that I know of. If you qualify, professionally and educationally, you could attempt an H-1B which will allow you to work in the US but not sure if you can live in Canada while doing this or even if you would be able to get the H-1B because of your marital status to a US Citizen.
It would appear that you don't want to live in the US (which is not a problem) but do wish to earn your living here and take it back to Canada. A green card (symbol of permanent residency) is not for you. It would mean that you actually would have to reside on this side of the border in order to maintain your residency status.
Now of course there is the alternative of giving up a few years of your life and living in the US until you become eligible for and have obtained US Citizenship which would allow you to do what your wife is doing.
Rete
The green card DOES allow for "commuter" status -- its something that's been around since the 1920's.
Last edited by Folinskyinla; Feb 12th 2004 at 5:04 am.
Feb 12th 2004, 6:08 am
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Re: Married to an American, living in Canada
Originally posted by Folinskyinla
Hi:
The green card DOES allow for "commuter" status -- its something that's been around since the 1920's.
Hi:
The green card DOES allow for "commuter" status -- its something that's been around since the 1920's.
True but NOT if he is living in Canada and only using the green card as a vehicle to work in the US while actually living in Canada.
Unless, of course, this is allowed and not considered abandonment of status.
Look forward to your clarification.
Rete
Feb 12th 2004, 7:04 am
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Re: Married to an American, living in Canada
Originally posted by Rete
True but NOT if he is living in Canada and only using the green card as a vehicle to work in the US while actually living in Canada.
Unless, of course, this is allowed and not considered abandonment of status.
Look forward to your clarification.
Rete
True but NOT if he is living in Canada and only using the green card as a vehicle to work in the US while actually living in Canada.
Unless, of course, this is allowed and not considered abandonment of status.
Look forward to your clarification.
Rete
Feb 12th 2004, 7:15 am
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Re: Married to an American, living in Canada
Originally posted by Folinskyinla
8 CFR 211.5. Look it up.
8 CFR 211.5. Look it up.
found a nice article (long though) on the subject.
Feb 12th 2004, 7:16 am
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Re: Married to an American, living in Canada
Originally posted by soulsender
thanks Mr F
found a nice article (long though) on the subject.
thanks Mr F
found a nice article (long though) on the subject.
http://www.centa.com/articles/alien_commuters.htm
Feb 12th 2004, 7:36 am
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Re: Married to an American, living in Canada
Stanley Roberts wrote:
> I have a general query: I'm married to an American and we're living in
> Canada. I am a Canadian. We live in Windsor Ontario and my wife
> commutes every day to work in Detroit; she is a permanent resident.
Is she a permanent US resident or a US citizen?
> I have a general query: I'm married to an American and we're living in
> Canada. I am a Canadian. We live in Windsor Ontario and my wife
> commutes every day to work in Detroit; she is a permanent resident.
Is she a permanent US resident or a US citizen?
Feb 12th 2004, 8:27 am
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Re: Married to an American, living in Canada
Originally posted by soulsender
oops how about a link so's I don't keep it to myself (arf arf):
http://www.centa.com/articles/alien_commuters.htm
oops how about a link so's I don't keep it to myself (arf arf):
http://www.centa.com/articles/alien_commuters.htm
Nice. Another reason why it is advantageous to be a Canadian.
Rete
Feb 13th 2004, 8:07 am
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Re: Married to an American, living in Canada
mrtravelkay <[email protected]> wrote in message news:<[email protected]. com>...
> Stanley Roberts wrote:
>
> > I have a general query: I'm married to an American and we're living in
> > Canada. I am a Canadian. We live in Windsor Ontario and my wife
> > commutes every day to work in Detroit; she is a permanent resident.
>
> Is she a permanent US resident or a US citizen?
She is a US citizen. (A permanent resident of Canada.)
> Stanley Roberts wrote:
>
> > I have a general query: I'm married to an American and we're living in
> > Canada. I am a Canadian. We live in Windsor Ontario and my wife
> > commutes every day to work in Detroit; she is a permanent resident.
>
> Is she a permanent US resident or a US citizen?
She is a US citizen. (A permanent resident of Canada.)
