Former Dreamer. - Page 2

Originally Posted by alex1234

I haven't post here in a while.

Im a former dreamer living legally in Canada now . I'm on my second year of my undergrad studies. Although Canada isn't the same as living in U.S. , I don't have to worry about being undocumented now and I love seen my social insurance card (Canadian social security card) in my wallet. If you haven't fixed your situation I encourage people to apply for a canadian study permit. If you apply make sure you tell them THE WHOLE TRUTH in regards to why are you undocumented in the U.S. NO LIES. Write them a letter with your application explaining the whole situation and that you feel more American than your original nationality, which isn't a lie because most of us have lived in the U.S. since we were little kids. Get reference letters from college professors, high school, and if you know a city/state government person that knows your situation asked them for a reference letter.Also, make sure you have money saved to cover your studies. Once you get into Canada it is pretty easy to find a job, and after 6 months you can apply for a work permit to work off campus. The doors are wide open in Canada ,for now, because they need professional workers and the economy is doing really well overhere. Again don't lie, don't do anything illegal, in other words dont fuck with t CIC (canadian immigration agency) if you decide to apply for a Canadian study permit.

If you wanna keep waiting for an immigration overhaul in the U.S. well keep waiting. I waited 10 years until I had enough.

Originally Posted by carnivore

My heart is set on going to Canada for grad school - specifically at McGill in Montreal, but any school in Quebec will do.

Do I really have to tell them about my status? What if I return my country before applying for a student visa?

Originally Posted by Happyman0607

I got some questions, did you go back to your country of origin and then apply for a Canadian study permit? Or did you do it from the U.S.? How's life over there compared to the states?

Originally Posted by alex1234

Yes you do, you have to tell them your whole story. I had to start with why in the first place my parents decided to move to the U.S. and why they overstayed their visa. Although, if you apply to Quebec I heard its a different process because you are actually applying to the providence not the federal government. I'm not really sure how compassionate the French are.

Originally Posted by carnivore

But why do I have to tell them my story if I'm applying from my home country? How would they know I was illegal in the US?

Originally Posted by alex1234

No, I didn't go back. I sent my application to the Canadian Embassy in Washington D.C. It's different, Canadians look like white people in America, but it's a different mind set. A lot of them seem to hate the U.S. but are obsses with it at the same time. It is pretty much a socialist country and therefore people tend to be lazier over here because there isn't so much competition like in the U.S. The weather Is terrible, you only get two warm months and that's it. Also there isn't so much mixing over here, everybody is in their own little group. Asian with Asians, Muslims with Muslims, etc. whereas in the U.S. you have more of a melting pot.

Originally Posted by carnivore

But why do I have to tell them my story if I'm applying from my home country? How would they know I was illegal in the US?

Originally Posted by alex1234

They will check all your background information and all the countries you have been to.

Originally Posted by Happyman0607

Yea you know what, I've heard they hit you hard with taxes over there and there is a lot more government regulations, I like the states, little government interventions, the taxes are kept to a minimum when using loop holes and the election process is really good but I guess Canada would be my second option but #1 is definitely the United States, plus they have an amazing looking passport