Foreigners working in alaska??

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camo200sx
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Hi People.

I am from NZ and am wanting to visit Alaska for some sort of work in the fishing industry for a short period of 4-6months. I plan to then use some of this money to travel Canada before heading into a Canadian mountain resort to look for a job ( I snowboard).

Wondering if any foreigners to USA have managed to work in Alaska. Or if any has done something similar in Canada for work. Either way I want to work for a bit to make some of their money before traveling. It seems getting visas etc is very difficult and I am unsure where to start?

Hope someone can shed some light.

Thanks, Cam

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laketraveller
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It is very difficult. There are strict regulations regarding foreign nationals entering the USA and working. It is unlikely you would qualify and highly unlikely you would get hired; especially for high paying, high demand jobs like you mention.

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everbrite
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I would ask on the US branch since this is country specific but unless you have some experience in this sort of job, I think it highly unlikely.

You don't mention your age or your training/ experience but there are some exchange programs.

Ruth

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naturegirlskc
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BUNAC has working holiday visas

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