Legal Question in Immigration Law in Wisconsin

Options for a Canadian.

I have been in the USA for 8 months now (having driven across the border

showing only my driver's license) and came to be with my girlfriend.

I have not been working but need to as soon as possible. Unfortunately, I do

not have a college education, have only 6 years technical experience and have

been unemployed for 2 years which would seem to reduce my chances of

finding a company willing to sponsor me.

We do plan to get married but have been together only 1 year and do not

want to rush into it if we don't have to.

Do I have legal options?

Should I work illegally until we are ready to get married?

I have it in my head that a creative Attorney could help me solve this problem.

Am I dreaming?

What I don't want is to give someone $300 only to be told I have no options.

Thank you for any help you can offer and thank you, too, for being here in

the first place.


Asked on 4/12/06, 2:38 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Sameer Kumar Law Offices of Sameer Kumar, P.C.

Re: Options for a Canadian.

Dear Sir,

A good faith marriage to a US citizen is a practical option. Aside from that you may be limited in your work options considering that you do not have a college education and/or sufficient experience to equate to a college degree. Also, it is almost certain you will require an employer sponsor to receive any type of work authorization. The advice is is so vague since I am not familiar with the facts of your case. You do need to invest in a proper consulation with an attorney to determine what options you do, and do not, have. A good attorney is well worth the expense. We would be more than willing to set one up to discuss the specifics of your case.

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Answered on 4/12/06, 2:45 pm
Eric Schultz Sacks, Kolken & Schultz

Re: Options for a Canadian.

You should not discount the value of paying for good legal counsel to give you a full review and analysis of your case.

Depending on your technical training and the job offer there may be other options available.

Only a full consultation with an attorney knowledgeable in immigration law can answer your question properly.

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Answered on 4/12/06, 2:54 pm


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