Pathway for a move to the USA?

[Tactical Lever]

Presently a Canadian living in Alberta. Might miss it a little, but looking at a part-time (possibly) moving to a full time move to the States. The eventual goal is to get green cards for the family and live there full time.



Suggestions on the best way to go are much appreciated!



I'm not retirement age, and don't have retirement money either, so would be looking for a job in oil and gas, where I have most of my experience. But I'm flexible also.



Thanks fellas!

[AJMD429]

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I have no idea of the process, but we can always use more levergunners down south here...

It would be nice if the western provinces decided join the US but I'm sure that would be politically complicated and is probably unlikely. Personally I would really hate to live the government it's so arrogant that It arbitrarily tries to remove basic rates from citizens, although there are certainly states in the USA that or probably worse than Canada. At least we do have the Bill of Rights that helps us push back.

It sounds like there is a lot of oil and gas activity all over the US at the moment so that would be good for your situation.

If the government up there wants to trade you for some affluent white female urban liberals ('AWFUL's) we can send a bunch of them up there to trade for your family - you sound like good people.

[Tactical Lever]

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I have no idea of the process, but we can always use more levergunners down south here...

It would be nice if the western provinces decided join the US but I'm sure that would be politically complicated and is probably unlikely. Personally I would really hate to live the government it's so arrogant that It arbitrarily tries to remove basic rates from citizens, although there are certainly states in the USA that or probably worse than Canada. At least we do have the Bill of Rights that helps us push back.

It sounds like there is a lot of oil and gas activity all over the US at the moment so that would be good for your situation.

If the government up there wants to trade you for some affluent white female urban liberals ('AWFUL's) we can send a bunch of them up there to trade for your family - you sound like good people.

Appreciate that! Yeah, I don't see why a trade wouldn't work! NAFTA in action! Send those AWFULS out East.

We're pretty conservative and freedom loving as I imagine most lever gunners are! And if we are successful getting our green cards, we're not going to be voting in the kind of liberal scum that ruined so many other places.

Leaning towards Wyoming as it sounds like one of the most free, peaceful, and gun nut/outdoorsman friendly.

[ywaltzucanrknrl]

What part of oil and gas work do you do?

[AmBraCol]

First step, find a company that would value your work and is willing to offer you employment.
Second step, get all your employment paperwork and immigration paperwork in order and keep copies of everything.
Thirst step, move.

If you work in a part of the economy that needs your specialized abilities you shouldn't have difficulties in locating employment and navigating the system. We know of Venezuelans that live legally in the US because they work in certain sectors that need their specialization and found employers willing to work a bit to get them up there legally. Pay attention to all the ands/ifs/buts in the visa you get and do everything "by the book". Don't assume, find out how things really ARE, and act accordingly.

[Tactical Lever]

What part of oil and gas work do you do?

Gas plant operator for about the last 15 years. Also had my BOP (blowout prevention) ticket years ago when I worked on service rigs (slant and straight) for about half a dozen years.

[ywaltzucanrknrl]

The majority of the oil and gas stuff in Wyoming right now is in the north end of the DJ Basin around Cheyenne, plus quite a bit happening in the Douglas area (eastern Wyoming).

The Wyoming Oil and Gas commission in located in Casper, Wyoming. Most of the white collar O&G jobs (attorneys) are there, plus some commission jobs---they have openings there for inspectors and other jobs frequently.

Most of central Wyoming has been slow for oil and gas now for years, some old established depleting fields but really nothing new. SW Wyoming has a couple of gas plants, Williams Co and Exxon. There is also some play for helium around LaBarge and Big Piney Wyoming that involves some natural gas and CO2. They also have some CO2 sequestration projects going in SW Wyoming. They had a pretty big gas project going around Pinedale/Big Piney, but the courts put a halt to that for the time being.

There always seems to be some work for experienced packer hands. BOP training is good for the busy areas, but packer knowledge is better for the established areas.

CDL drivers are in demand in the oil field about anywhere.

The pipeline deal from Canada to Wyoming is supposed to end up in Guernsey (Eastern Wyoming). I suspect they will have a hub there and plants to go along with it.

I just saw today that the separatists from Alberta have the names to put it to a vote. I'd really like to see that happen.

I'm pretty sure if you had a CDL, BOP experience and related, you could step right into a job somewhere in the eastern part of Wyoming, I know quite a few people working right now with work visas---some of the crews don't even have anyone who speaks English----you have an advantage right there.

[marlinman93]

Texas is still the leader in oil production in the US today, but North Dakota is 2nd and just under half of Texas. So depends on which climate you prefer. Both a great conservative states that are gun friendly. North Dakota can get darned cold in winter months, and Texas can get pretty hot. Take your pick, and make some inquiries with companies that work both states.

[Tactical Lever]

Texas is still the leader in oil production in the US today, but North Dakota is 2nd and just under half of Texas. So depends on which climate you prefer. Both a great conservative states that are gun friendly. North Dakota can get darned cold in winter months, and Texas can get pretty hot. Take your pick, and make some inquiries with companies that work both states.

Texas heat is a little more than I want year-round. And I really want to live where it's less crowded with more wild land. Hear it's gotten kinda liberal as well.

ND would be alright; the cold isn't a big issue. Where I am now, I saw the ambient temperature drop to -63 F during the night. But would rather be off of the prairies.

Leaning towards Wyoming right now as a preferred spot, but Idaho sounds nice, and Montana is decent as well.

[Tactical Lever]

The majority of the oil and gas stuff in Wyoming right now is in the north end of the DJ Basin around Cheyenne, plus quite a bit happening in the Douglas area (eastern Wyoming).

The Wyoming Oil and Gas commission in located in Casper, Wyoming. Most of the white collar O&G jobs (attorneys) are there, plus some commission jobs---they have openings there for inspectors and other jobs frequently.

Most of central Wyoming has been slow for oil and gas now for years, some old established depleting fields but really nothing new. SW Wyoming has a couple of gas plants, Williams Co and Exxon. There is also some play for helium around LaBarge and Big Piney Wyoming that involves some natural gas and CO2. They also have some CO2 sequestration projects going in SW Wyoming. They had a pretty big gas project going around Pinedale/Big Piney, but the courts put a halt to that for the time being.

There always seems to be some work for experienced packer hands. BOP training is good for the busy areas, but packer knowledge is better for the established areas.

CDL drivers are in demand in the oil field about anywhere.

The pipeline deal from Canada to Wyoming is supposed to end up in Guernsey (Eastern Wyoming). I suspect they will have a hub there and plants to go along with it.

I just saw today that the separatists from Alberta have the names to put it to a vote. I'd really like to see that happen.

I'm pretty sure if you had a CDL, BOP experience and related, you could step right into a job somewhere in the eastern part of Wyoming, I know quite a few people working right now with work visas---some of the crews don't even have anyone who speaks English----you have an advantage right there.

Packer hands? Are you speaking about down hole pack-off tools?

Also have experience with acid gas compression and injection, which is becoming more common I suppose. That's part of the carbon sequestering unless they're doing something else with it.

I signed the petition to help get the ball rolling for an independence referendum, and I'll vote for it, but don't have super high hopes. Think it'll get tied up in negotiations for ages even if successful. And by that time it'll probably have to be voted on again. Federal government will probably switch tactics shortly before the vote and too many Albertans will accept some watered down bs to stay with the rest of a sinking country.