I just graduated from college with a business degree, and I'd love to live and work in Canada. I live a few hours drive from the border. Can I simply drive there and look for a job? How much of a hurdle will it be that I don't hold Canadian citizenship? Will the red tape be a major problem in getting hired? Thanks!
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You can drive up there and look for a job, but you'll need a work visa to actually be employed there. Under the table jobs are quite risky; I don't recommend it for you'll never be able to go back to Canada after being kicked out, or at least not for ages. I knew of am American music student who did a tutoring job on the side. One day she was in class and the next she was gone. Found out she was "discovered" (we think thanks to a disgruntled neighbor) and had to leave immediately without completing her degree. Check out www.canadavisalaw.com for some answers or decent lawyers who might be able to help you get a permit.
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no one will even look at you unless you have a work visa http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/index.asp
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You need to apply to immigrate http://www.cic.gc.ca/ Plan ahead as there is a long queue. Once you get your visa, you can apply for jobs.
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Unfortunately without a specialized degree in a field that has a shortage of qualified workers you won't find any companies interested in you because they can find someone who is fully qualified to work in Canada very easily. Why not try to find a job in the USA for a company that does a lot of business with Canada, maybe you'll get to travel in Canada extensively for work!!
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Yes, you can look for a job, but Canadian employers will not be able to hire you unless certain criteria are met. If they cannot find a qualified Canadian to fill the job sometimes an employer can sponsor someone from another country for the position, but it is a lengthy process and tedious. There would be quite a bit of red tape in getting hired. With that said, I know several US citizens who have found work in Canada and live here full time now. You really need to become very familiar with the Canadian immigration site which a previous poster gave you. Best of luck with your plans.
