   Move to / work in states - quick question
  Im applying online to jobs, some of which are in the USA. They usually ask if I can legally work in the US. I dont really know the answer. I was born in Canada and have lived here all my life. Ive got a degree, and Im not a criminal or anything like that. I dont think I have any special papers saying that I can live/ move to the states. Does any of this matter? How would I answer this question that the employer asks:Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?  Yes   No    Will you now or in the future require [The Company] to file a petition or application for employment-based visa status on your behalf to begin or continue employment with our company? If you have non-immigrant status, for example F-1 or H-1, your answer to this question should be "yes". If yes, select Visa status.  Yes   NoThanks! 
  As far as I know you do need a visa, most companies are quite good about getting them for you, so say that you need one and don''t worry about it too much. For any information on US visas, try the US visa section at www.britishexpats.com. I was able to find a lot of very pertinent information from there.Good luck.  ;Linkasaurus TextEdit: Maybe this is more helpful?   [edited by - flangazor on February 10, 2004 12:20:00 PM];  flangazor: I was under the impression that you can only get an EAD if you already reside in the states. My understanding is, if you plan to enter the US to work, then you have to get a work visa,  i.e. an F-1, H-1 or an O-1. If he enters on his I-94 (the visa to enter the US) and then he applies for an EAD when he gets here he would have to prove that he didn''t plan to work from the beginning (that would be lying). And if he gets caught lying, he will be deported. AndreTheGiant: You can apply for your visa yourself, but if you let your employer do it they will provide a lawyer and pay all your fees.I have an EAD and from what I could gather, its only for people who are here already. ;  Thanks a lot TS.For some reason its hard to find one source that answers all my questions, but you put me on the right track at least.  ;  Youre welcome. BTW Dont be afraid to ask questions on britishexpats, there are a few lawyers that hang around there, who pop in and help people every now and again and lots of people who have "been there" so to speak. Anyway, good luck. ;  AFAIK, as long as you are of age and do not have have a criminal record, it is legal for you to work in the states. In most cases, the business will help you to obtain a visa.Just remember that when you cross the border, if they ask you if you have every used drugs, just say no. 