So I'm a recent grad from Canada and would love to get down to the states for a bit. I was looking at my school's site, and they have something that they call a J1 summer visa. Good for 4 months, and the very attractive thing is that no job is prerequired. http://www.swap.ca/english/html/glance/fs_usa.htm
Does anyone know anything more about this Visa? Is it possible to get outside the constriction of the school? I would prefer not to deal with them if posible, 1) because it seems they just file paperwork for you at double the cost, 2) you're forced to buy their means of travel, and 3) I'd rather deal directly with the authorities rather then introduce an intermediary.
Are there any other visas like this? Short term and freedom of movement? I'm also looking at the TN, however even still a lot of companies don't want to deal with it. Literally going from 'very interested lets interview' to 'sorry stop wasting my phone minutes' The existing job-offer caveat is a killer.
Does anyone know anything more about this Visa? Is it possible to get outside the constriction of the school? I would prefer not to deal with them if posible, 1) because it seems they just file paperwork for you at double the cost, 2) you're forced to buy their means of travel, and 3) I'd rather deal directly with the authorities rather then introduce an intermediary.
Are there any other visas like this? Short term and freedom of movement? I'm also looking at the TN, however even still a lot of companies don't want to deal with it. Literally going from 'very interested lets interview' to 'sorry stop wasting my phone minutes' The existing job-offer caveat is a killer.