border crossing question
Jan 10th 2006, 11:31 am
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border crossing question
Hi, this is my first post here. I'm a Canadian, going to Phoenix, AZ for a
job interview next month. No work - just an interview. When clearing
immigration (which, btw, in Toronto is done before boarding the plane)
should I tell the immigration officer this is in fact the purpose of my
trip? I never lie at border crossings and don't see a reason to lie now -
but is there something not "kosher" about going for a job interview in the
Immgration Dept (Homeland Security) book?
Thanks
G.P.
job interview next month. No work - just an interview. When clearing
immigration (which, btw, in Toronto is done before boarding the plane)
should I tell the immigration officer this is in fact the purpose of my
trip? I never lie at border crossings and don't see a reason to lie now -
but is there something not "kosher" about going for a job interview in the
Immgration Dept (Homeland Security) book?
Thanks
G.P.
Jan 10th 2006, 12:47 pm
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Re: border crossing question
Originally Posted by George Prager
Hi, this is my first post here. I'm a Canadian, going to Phoenix, AZ for a
job interview next month. No work - just an interview. When clearing
immigration (which, btw, in Toronto is done before boarding the plane)
should I tell the immigration officer this is in fact the purpose of my
trip? I never lie at border crossings and don't see a reason to lie now -
but is there something not "kosher" about going for a job interview in the
Immgration Dept (Homeland Security) book?
Thanks
G.P.
job interview next month. No work - just an interview. When clearing
immigration (which, btw, in Toronto is done before boarding the plane)
should I tell the immigration officer this is in fact the purpose of my
trip? I never lie at border crossings and don't see a reason to lie now -
but is there something not "kosher" about going for a job interview in the
Immgration Dept (Homeland Security) book?
Thanks
G.P.
It depends. Really. You don't give enough in the way of facts to give anything approaching a cogent answer.
Jan 10th 2006, 2:29 pm
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Re: border crossing question
> Hi:
> It depends. Really. You don't give enough in the way of facts to give
> anything approaching a cogent answer.
> --
> Certified Specialist
> Immigration & Nat. Law
> Cal. Bar Board of Legal Specialization
> Posted via http://britishexpats.com
I'll try to elaborate, though there isn't a lot more. I saw an ad on the
internet for a teaching position at a Hebrew school in Phoenix. I emailed
and sent in my resume. They liked what they saw and want me to come down for
an interview. There is - obviously! - no guarantee that they will hire me or
that I will even necessarily want the position. There will be no work, paid
or unpaid, while I'm there. I'm flying in for three days, with the interview
being held on the middle day of the three. I have property, family and a job
in Canada and , of course, a return ticket. In other words - this is purely
an exploratory trip. Btw, I travel to the States for holidays and as a
transit passanger quite often. Have never had any difficulty whatsoever.
That's the whole situation - nothing more to it. If this helps, I'd
appreciate your opinion
Thanks
G.P.
> It depends. Really. You don't give enough in the way of facts to give
> anything approaching a cogent answer.
> --
> Certified Specialist
> Immigration & Nat. Law
> Cal. Bar Board of Legal Specialization
> Posted via http://britishexpats.com
I'll try to elaborate, though there isn't a lot more. I saw an ad on the
internet for a teaching position at a Hebrew school in Phoenix. I emailed
and sent in my resume. They liked what they saw and want me to come down for
an interview. There is - obviously! - no guarantee that they will hire me or
that I will even necessarily want the position. There will be no work, paid
or unpaid, while I'm there. I'm flying in for three days, with the interview
being held on the middle day of the three. I have property, family and a job
in Canada and , of course, a return ticket. In other words - this is purely
an exploratory trip. Btw, I travel to the States for holidays and as a
transit passanger quite often. Have never had any difficulty whatsoever.
That's the whole situation - nothing more to it. If this helps, I'd
appreciate your opinion
Thanks
G.P.
Jan 10th 2006, 3:12 pm
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Re: border crossing question
"George Prager" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>> Hi:
>> It depends. Really. You don't give enough in the way of facts to give
>> anything approaching a cogent answer.
>> --
>> Certified Specialist
>> Immigration & Nat. Law
>> Cal. Bar Board of Legal Specialization
>> Posted via http://britishexpats.com
> I'll try to elaborate, though there isn't a lot more. I saw an ad on the
> internet for a teaching position at a Hebrew school in Phoenix. I emailed
> and sent in my resume. They liked what they saw and want me to come down
> for an interview. There is - obviously! - no guarantee that they will hire
> me or that I will even necessarily want the position. There will be no
> work, paid or unpaid, while I'm there. I'm flying in for three days, with
> the interview being held on the middle day of the three. I have property,
> family and a job in Canada and , of course, a return ticket. In other
> words - this is purely an exploratory trip. Btw, I travel to the States
> for holidays and as a transit passanger quite often. Have never had any
> difficulty whatsoever.
> That's the whole situation - nothing more to it. If this helps, I'd
> appreciate your opinion
> Thanks
> G.P.
If you present yourself as you have stated, you could possibly be allowed
entry as a B-1, temporary visitor for business, with a time restricted I-94.
You would be allowed into the US for the three days you need to complete
this trip. And you would be required to turn in the I-94 when you leave.
If you do get a job offer, the type of job/offer would dictate the kind of
visa you would require.
news:[email protected].. .
>> Hi:
>> It depends. Really. You don't give enough in the way of facts to give
>> anything approaching a cogent answer.
>> --
>> Certified Specialist
>> Immigration & Nat. Law
>> Cal. Bar Board of Legal Specialization
>> Posted via http://britishexpats.com
> I'll try to elaborate, though there isn't a lot more. I saw an ad on the
> internet for a teaching position at a Hebrew school in Phoenix. I emailed
> and sent in my resume. They liked what they saw and want me to come down
> for an interview. There is - obviously! - no guarantee that they will hire
> me or that I will even necessarily want the position. There will be no
> work, paid or unpaid, while I'm there. I'm flying in for three days, with
> the interview being held on the middle day of the three. I have property,
> family and a job in Canada and , of course, a return ticket. In other
> words - this is purely an exploratory trip. Btw, I travel to the States
> for holidays and as a transit passanger quite often. Have never had any
> difficulty whatsoever.
> That's the whole situation - nothing more to it. If this helps, I'd
> appreciate your opinion
> Thanks
> G.P.
If you present yourself as you have stated, you could possibly be allowed
entry as a B-1, temporary visitor for business, with a time restricted I-94.
You would be allowed into the US for the three days you need to complete
this trip. And you would be required to turn in the I-94 when you leave.
If you do get a job offer, the type of job/offer would dictate the kind of
visa you would require.
Jan 10th 2006, 3:28 pm
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Re: border crossing question
Originally Posted by George Prager
> Hi:
> It depends. Really. You don't give enough in the way of facts to give
> anything approaching a cogent answer.
> --
> Certified Specialist
> Immigration & Nat. Law
> Cal. Bar Board of Legal Specialization
> Posted via http://britishexpats.com
I'll try to elaborate, though there isn't a lot more. I saw an ad on the
internet for a teaching position at a Hebrew school in Phoenix. I emailed
and sent in my resume. They liked what they saw and want me to come down for
an interview. There is - obviously! - no guarantee that they will hire me or
that I will even necessarily want the position. There will be no work, paid
or unpaid, while I'm there. I'm flying in for three days, with the interview
being held on the middle day of the three. I have property, family and a job
in Canada and , of course, a return ticket. In other words - this is purely
an exploratory trip. Btw, I travel to the States for holidays and as a
transit passanger quite often. Have never had any difficulty whatsoever.
That's the whole situation - nothing more to it. If this helps, I'd
appreciate your opinion
Thanks
G.P.
> It depends. Really. You don't give enough in the way of facts to give
> anything approaching a cogent answer.
> --
> Certified Specialist
> Immigration & Nat. Law
> Cal. Bar Board of Legal Specialization
> Posted via http://britishexpats.com
I'll try to elaborate, though there isn't a lot more. I saw an ad on the
internet for a teaching position at a Hebrew school in Phoenix. I emailed
and sent in my resume. They liked what they saw and want me to come down for
an interview. There is - obviously! - no guarantee that they will hire me or
that I will even necessarily want the position. There will be no work, paid
or unpaid, while I'm there. I'm flying in for three days, with the interview
being held on the middle day of the three. I have property, family and a job
in Canada and , of course, a return ticket. In other words - this is purely
an exploratory trip. Btw, I travel to the States for holidays and as a
transit passanger quite often. Have never had any difficulty whatsoever.
That's the whole situation - nothing more to it. If this helps, I'd
appreciate your opinion
Thanks
G.P.
A job interview is notionally a valid "B-1" entry. Also, if offered employment, you appear to be eligible for R-1 classification.
Jan 10th 2006, 4:03 pm
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Re: border crossing question
> If you present yourself as you have stated, you could possibly be allowed
> entry as a B-1, temporary visitor for business, with a time restricted
> I-94. You would be allowed into the US for the three days you need to
> complete this trip. And you would be required to turn in the I-94 when you
> leave.
> If you do get a job offer, the type of job/offer would dictate the kind of
> visa you would require.
Thanks for this reply. Incidentally, as the US has no exit control (neither
does Canada), who is the I-94 turned in to? The airline check-in agent at
the airport on the outbound trip?
G.P.
> entry as a B-1, temporary visitor for business, with a time restricted
> I-94. You would be allowed into the US for the three days you need to
> complete this trip. And you would be required to turn in the I-94 when you
> leave.
> If you do get a job offer, the type of job/offer would dictate the kind of
> visa you would require.
Thanks for this reply. Incidentally, as the US has no exit control (neither
does Canada), who is the I-94 turned in to? The airline check-in agent at
the airport on the outbound trip?
G.P.
Jan 10th 2006, 5:54 pm
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Re: border crossing question
> Hi:
> A job interview is notionally a valid "B-1" entry. Also, if offered
> employment, you appear to be eligible for R-1 classification.
> --
> Certified Specialist
> Immigration & Nat. Law
> Cal. Bar Board of Legal Specialization
> Posted via http://britishexpats.com
Thanks for your reply! A couple of additional questions, if I may: as a
Canadian citizen - do I need to apply for the B-1 prior to travel or is it
simply granted by the Immigration officer at the border/airport? Also does
being a NAFTA country citizen figure into the granting of a work visa or
would the R-1 apply across the board?
Many thanks
G.P.
> A job interview is notionally a valid "B-1" entry. Also, if offered
> employment, you appear to be eligible for R-1 classification.
> --
> Certified Specialist
> Immigration & Nat. Law
> Cal. Bar Board of Legal Specialization
> Posted via http://britishexpats.com
Thanks for your reply! A couple of additional questions, if I may: as a
Canadian citizen - do I need to apply for the B-1 prior to travel or is it
simply granted by the Immigration officer at the border/airport? Also does
being a NAFTA country citizen figure into the granting of a work visa or
would the R-1 apply across the board?
Many thanks
G.P.
Jan 10th 2006, 5:59 pm
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Re: border crossing question
sorry, I looked up the B-1 question on Google (should have done that before
posing it!) Granted at the border for a Canadian citizen
Thanks for your help
G.P.
posing it!) Granted at the border for a Canadian citizen
Thanks for your help
G.P.
Jan 10th 2006, 6:24 pm
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Re: border crossing question
"George Prager" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>> If you present yourself as you have stated, you could possibly be allowed
>> entry as a B-1, temporary visitor for business, with a time restricted
>> I-94. You would be allowed into the US for the three days you need to
>> complete this trip. And you would be required to turn in the I-94 when
>> you leave.
>> If you do get a job offer, the type of job/offer would dictate the kind
>> of visa you would require.
> Thanks for this reply. Incidentally, as the US has no exit control
> (neither does Canada), who is the I-94 turned in to? The airline check-in
> agent at the airport on the outbound trip?
> G.P.
When you leave the US by air, the ticket agent is supposed to remove all
I-94s in foreign national's passports. If they don't, you make sure to give
it to them. That way, the record of the I-94 will be recorded that you did
comply with the terms.
news:[email protected].. .
>> If you present yourself as you have stated, you could possibly be allowed
>> entry as a B-1, temporary visitor for business, with a time restricted
>> I-94. You would be allowed into the US for the three days you need to
>> complete this trip. And you would be required to turn in the I-94 when
>> you leave.
>> If you do get a job offer, the type of job/offer would dictate the kind
>> of visa you would require.
> Thanks for this reply. Incidentally, as the US has no exit control
> (neither does Canada), who is the I-94 turned in to? The airline check-in
> agent at the airport on the outbound trip?
> G.P.
When you leave the US by air, the ticket agent is supposed to remove all
I-94s in foreign national's passports. If they don't, you make sure to give
it to them. That way, the record of the I-94 will be recorded that you did
comply with the terms.
Jan 10th 2006, 10:51 pm
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Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 7,598
Re: border crossing question
Originally Posted by George Prager
> Hi:
> A job interview is notionally a valid "B-1" entry. Also, if offered
> employment, you appear to be eligible for R-1 classification.
> --
> Certified Specialist
> Immigration & Nat. Law
> Cal. Bar Board of Legal Specialization
> Posted via http://britishexpats.com
Thanks for your reply! A couple of additional questions, if I may: as a
Canadian citizen - do I need to apply for the B-1 prior to travel or is it
simply granted by the Immigration officer at the border/airport? Also does
being a NAFTA country citizen figure into the granting of a work visa or
would the R-1 apply across the board?
Many thanks
G.P.
> A job interview is notionally a valid "B-1" entry. Also, if offered
> employment, you appear to be eligible for R-1 classification.
> --
> Certified Specialist
> Immigration & Nat. Law
> Cal. Bar Board of Legal Specialization
> Posted via http://britishexpats.com
Thanks for your reply! A couple of additional questions, if I may: as a
Canadian citizen - do I need to apply for the B-1 prior to travel or is it
simply granted by the Immigration officer at the border/airport? Also does
being a NAFTA country citizen figure into the granting of a work visa or
would the R-1 apply across the board?
Many thanks
G.P.
Getting a work permit (TN) as a teacher under NAFTA is only for post-secondary level education. You cannot teach high school or elementary school under NAFTA.
It would be an R-1.
You may want to have a letter from who you are meeting describing your intended activities.
Jan 11th 2006, 2:29 pm
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Re: border crossing question
"crg14624" <member20421@british_expats.com> wrote in message
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>> > Hi:
>> > A job interview is notionally a valid "B-1" entry. Also, if offered
>> > employment, you appear to be eligible for R-1 classification.
>> > --
>> > Certified Specialist
>> > Immigration & Nat. Law
>> > Cal. Bar Board of Legal Specialization
>> > Posted via http://britishexpats.com
>> Thanks for your reply! A couple of additional questions, if I may: as
>> a
>> Canadian citizen - do I need to apply for the B-1 prior to travel or
>> is it
>> simply granted by the Immigration officer at the border/airport? Also
>> does
>> being a NAFTA country citizen figure into the granting of a work visa
>> or
>> would the R-1 apply across the board?
>> Many thanks
>> G.P.
> B1 visas are almost never issued to Canadians because they are exempt
> the requirement. The termination is made at the airport or border
> crossing. They may or may not even issue you an I-94 at their
> discretion.
Many times, an I-94 is issued to Canadians at a land border for a controlled
entry. It's also beneficial to the Canadian to show that he/she abided by
the terms of the entry for any future travels.
> Getting a work permit (TN) as a teacher under NAFTA is only for post-
> secondary level education. You cannot teach high school or elementary
> school under NAFTA.
> It would be an R-1.
> You may want to have a letter from who you are meeting describing your
> intended activities.
> --
> Posted via http://britishexpats.com
news:[email protected] m...
>> > Hi:
>> > A job interview is notionally a valid "B-1" entry. Also, if offered
>> > employment, you appear to be eligible for R-1 classification.
>> > --
>> > Certified Specialist
>> > Immigration & Nat. Law
>> > Cal. Bar Board of Legal Specialization
>> > Posted via http://britishexpats.com
>> Thanks for your reply! A couple of additional questions, if I may: as
>> a
>> Canadian citizen - do I need to apply for the B-1 prior to travel or
>> is it
>> simply granted by the Immigration officer at the border/airport? Also
>> does
>> being a NAFTA country citizen figure into the granting of a work visa
>> or
>> would the R-1 apply across the board?
>> Many thanks
>> G.P.
> B1 visas are almost never issued to Canadians because they are exempt
> the requirement. The termination is made at the airport or border
> crossing. They may or may not even issue you an I-94 at their
> discretion.
Many times, an I-94 is issued to Canadians at a land border for a controlled
entry. It's also beneficial to the Canadian to show that he/she abided by
the terms of the entry for any future travels.
> Getting a work permit (TN) as a teacher under NAFTA is only for post-
> secondary level education. You cannot teach high school or elementary
> school under NAFTA.
> It would be an R-1.
> You may want to have a letter from who you are meeting describing your
> intended activities.
> --
> Posted via http://britishexpats.com
