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<P><FONT SIZE=2>I have had Canadian citizens work in the U.S. through my company. Once someone was refused at Niagara Falls, went to Buffalo, and got a Nafta (thank you Mr. Mulroney) visa in the management consulting category! Although the work was technical. Such are the vagaries of the border cross.<BR>
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As mentioned in an earlier post there are Nafta visas. <BR>
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The smoothest process I've orchestrated involve having a short letter on company letterhead offering you the "job" with a daily rate, duration etc. Coupled with your experience you are entitled to the visa if you are a Canadian citizen..<BR>
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Don't bring any corn beef sandwiches. My son crossed at Port Huron en route to a music festival last week and after having been searched for an hour they took his lunch. Easier than catching terrorists I suppose.<BR>
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It goes both ways. I've had U.S. guys come up for short term assignments. They get the visa usually, but the Canadians guys want to collect the temporary visa fee.<BR>
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David<BR>
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-----Original Message-----<BR>
From: owner-tlug-lxSQFCZeNF4@public.gmane.org on behalf of Madison Kelly<BR>
Sent: Tue 7/24/2007 10:58 AM<BR>
To: tlug-lxSQFCZeNF4@public.gmane.org<BR>
Subject: Re: [TLUG]: Consulting work in the US; tips?<BR>
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Dave Cramer wrote:<BR>
>> That is my plan. I wanted to have an idea before hand though what<BR>
>> other people's experiences are/were. :)<BR>
>><BR>
>> Madi<BR>
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> Here's something to consider before you do this. If you get denied entry<BR>
> you will be under more scrutiny for every other attempt. You may want to<BR>
> reconsider if the 3 day stint is really worth this. The customs agents<BR>
> that I dealt with do not have a lot of latitude in their decision making<BR>
> process. I wish you good luck.<BR>
><BR>
> Dave<BR>
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Given the current politics down there, I am already hesitant to travel<BR>
south. So my personal benchmark is fairly high, and this job handily<BR>
meets that. If I can get down there I will make close to normal month's<BR>
income in 3 days. Given my debt load, this will go a long way (and be<BR>
worth even more when factoring in savings on interest).<BR>
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My current employer is very cool and is helping me get through the red<BR>
tape, so my hopes are up a modest amount. :)<BR>
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Madi<BR>
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