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| Originally Posted by NYCAP123 Maybe I'm wrong, but as I view it, the moment you accept money for operating as a captain you are engaged in commerce. I further object to your taking a job that can be filled by a US citizen which happens to be a violation of US immigration policy. Canada would show me no more of a welcome. |
All due respect, this is rather repulsive. What's the difference between a natural born citizen taxpayer, a naturalized citizen taxpayer, or a green card holding taxpayer? That taxpayer is paying the same taxes as you or I.
My mother happens to be a green card holding Canadian citizen, came to NY in 1961 and decided not to give up her heritage - in return, she is taxed, pays into social security, works here, and is unable to vote (taxation without representation).
She's an EMT and retired nurse, now office manager for an OB/GYN - in the time she's worked there (~10 years), a dozen and a half American citizens have come and gone.
Your point of view, even while specifically limited to Captains, is - to be as kind as possible - unfortunate .
Having resident alien status in Canada as an American citzen would make you eligible to work where you wanted, doing what you wanted (except certain government jobs, as in the U.S.) provided you paid taxes. You'd also be eligible for the health care too, since you'd be getting so highly taxed like all other Canadians.
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