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Brain Jones

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What is the length of stay allowable for Canadian visitors to US?..I believe 6 months?..Can that be extended, when?..How?..If you did not receive a I94 form when you came into the US, since most Canadians do not receive one...
How does one obtain a work visa if they can\'t find employment?
Sponsorship of Canadian Visitors- does it have to be relative, employer or by marriage(fiance etc).Could a girlfriend or boyfriend sponsor a visitor? Appreciate any comments.Thanks
 
some info....this is my experience....i am a Canuck in the USA

Most long term visitors get an I-94 card....it can go for as long as 6 months....i don\'t know who they accept as your sponsor....i assume you have to a) prove you have money for your stay or b) have family here...my sister has her mother/father as PR\'s here so she never has a problem.
The fastest work visa you can get is TN (A special Nafta non-immigrant visa) you can read about it on this website or drown yourself in info at www.usdoj.gov (Alphabetical components - Immigration & Naturalization).
To obtain a TN visa you must find a job (get a job offer letter from the company stating salary & bene\'s & job description/title - both you and the employer must sign & date it) then you take it to a Port of Entry = i.e. an airport or the Border post , fee was $50 , processing time 1/2 hour, you must have all your documents in order (this includes copies of degrees, a resume, copies of your I.D., a reference letter if years of experience are required(the qualifications required for each field are listed on the immig website) .
P.S. The taxes on TN are higher than your average american\'s. You get to file the 1040-NR & you can\'t intend to immigrate on this visa...they require you to maintain a residence in Canada that you intend to return to at some point....there is no time limit i know of on extensions for this visa..you reapply for approval every year...from the states once you are there....
 
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Please be noted that TN is only for Canadian Citizens NOT for PR( Permanent residents or Just landed Immigrants)
 
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Reply to brian Jones,
For Canadian citizens visiting to the United states and staying less than 6 months-do not have to do anything.
If a Canadian citizen wants to stay more than 6 months, they have to tell at the border. They will issue a I-94 card and the expiration date.
 
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