Living in Canada, want to apply for US jobs...

[NathanBWF]

Let's just say my search for a new IT job ain't going so hot. I'd like to start applying for jobs in the US as well as here in Canada but first would like to know what I'd need to be able to legally work in the US. I know there is some kind of work status that lasts a year and needs to be renewed at the border yearly, but don't know what it is called or what the stipulations are. Anyone got a link that will help me out...?

 

[NathanBWF]

oh come on...someone has to have gone through this procedure already!

Anyone?

 

[ActuaryTm]

We know the truth. You have nosy neighbors.

 

[NathanBWF]

Originally posted by: ActuaryTm
We know the truth. You have nosy neighbors.

That will teach you to stop looking through my damn windows at night!

No are you going to help me move to the states or not?

 

[flamingelephant]

here's the deal, if you have 2 years experience in your field you can likely get a NAFTA work permit.
they last 1 year, are renewable, and you apply right at the border as you cross...
look it up on customs website. onyl valid for certain professions, dont know if IT is one of them, but
start with that

 

[T2T III]

The U.S. doesn't want you coming down here to work. We have enough unemployed technology workers as it is.

 

[upsciLLion]

Consider re-educating yourself.