As a Canadian citizen, what paperwork do I need to go through to study (graduate school) and work in the States? Will I only be allowed to work on campus? Am I eligibile for state or federal loans for school?
When I start working after graduate school, would it be in my best interest to go for green card? Will I have the same trouble with H1 sponsorship and whatever the hell people are always worried about when working or am I free to do, leave, work, or stay as I please?
In order to work for federal agencies, stuff like Homeland Security, and law enforcement, prisons and so on do I need to be “American”?
I really want to go to University of Southern California because the Department of Homeland Security has founded some anti-terrorism research center there, plus many other reasons for USC.
I am also thinking of Chicago.
I guess wherever I get in?
Yes, I guess it's a good thing the States is soo bloody paranoid!
You dont need a student visa (F-1) to come to the States, since you are a canadian citizen. But you need an I-20 from the school.
One you finish your studies, you have to apply for Optional Practical Training (OPT) which is valid for one year. You can legally stay here for that one year while you look for jobs. If you get one, then apply for a H-1 visa (work visa) and ask your employer to sponsor you for a greencard. The H-1 is valid for about 7 years (may be six) and if you dont get your greencard by that time, then adios.
After september 11, getting a greencard through H-1 employment has been a colossal clusterfk. As a canadian citizen you are also eligible for temporary employement with a US employer provided the job is NAFTA related.
Only other option is to marry a US citizen. Are you single?
Why is this so bloody complicated? If I need to have citizenship to work for a government agency, does that mean I cannot work for one with just an H-1. Bloody Americans.
Are you single?