Can someone squash this for me please?

imVIZIONbish

I still haven't found a solid answer...

I'm a Canadian citizen.(Lived there for 8 years)
I'm a United States resident.(Lived here for 10 years)

Am i able to play for the US Or for Canada only?

mateuszsweg

Just smurf for us

imVIZIONbish

itsHA wrote: »

Just smurf for us

Well, i'm LFT for either country as of now xD If you're picking up just let me know, i'll tryout.

NattNatt

as far as i'm aware it is for current place of residence...but not 100% sure - will pass it on and see if i can get a definitive answer for you!

imVIZIONbish

[MOD]NattNatt wrote: »

as far as i'm aware it is for current place of residence...but not 100% sure - will pass it on and see if i can get a definitive answer for you!

Thank you sir. I will be checking back frequently to get a definite answer.

Saidin

imVIZIONbish wrote: »

I still haven't found a solid answer...

I'm a Canadian citizen.(Lived there for 8 years)
I'm a United States resident.(Lived here for 10 years)

Am i able to play for the US Or for Canada only?

It's based on your current living address beyond that.

Do you currently live in the states?

If the answer is Yes, then you can play for Team USA.

If the answer is No, you live in Canada, then you can play for Team Canada.


I'm 99.9% sure this is how it's going to work. Though I will look in to it for these rare cases.

Saidin

Sorry I just read that again, I thought you had Dual Citizenship.

Since you don't that seems odd. I'll check and get back.

lionwcyd

[GM]Saidin wrote: »

It's based on your current living address beyond that.

Do you currently live in the states?

If the answer is Yes, then you can play for Team USA.

If the answer is No, you live in Canada, then you can play for Team Canada.


I'm 99.9% sure this is how it's going to work. Though I will look in to it for these rare cases.

This isn't true, if you have citizenship for either country you are allowed to play no matter where you reside from.

imVIZIONbish

[GM]Saidin wrote: »

Sorry I just read that again, I thought you had Dual Citizenship.

Since you don't that seems odd. I'll check and get back.

No worries, please let me know ASAP. I don't want to look for a Canadian team and end up needing an American team and vise versa.

Saidin

I think you would need a visa? or residency card to live in the states for that long right?

I think with the documentation for both you can probably compete for either then.

I'm checking with the WCG officials and will get back to you asap.

imVIZIONbish

[GM]Saidin wrote: »

I think you would need a visa? or residency card to live in the states for that long right?

I think with the documentation for both you can probably compete for either then.

I'm checking with the WCG officials and will get back to you asap.

I have my green card aswell as my passport.

Banks4k

[GM]Saidin wrote: »

I think you would need a visa? or residency card to live in the states for that long right?

I think with the documentation for both you can probably compete for either then.

I'm checking with the WCG officials and will get back to you asap.

When will news from WCG USA be released?

lionwcyd

[GM]Saidin wrote: »

I think you would need a visa? or residency card to live in the states for that long right?

I think with the documentation for both you can probably compete for either then.

I'm checking with the WCG officials and will get back to you asap.

You have to be a citizen of said country to be able to compete, residency doesn't matter as far as I know.

TwoCute

Banks4k wrote: »

When will news from WCG USA be released?

^This.

I've emailed WCG several times about this and not gotten a response.

FragOut_1knp

[mod]nattnatt wrote: »

as far as i'm aware it is for current place of residence...but not 100% sure - will pass it on and see if i can get a definitive answer for you!

^ .

mateuszsweg

imVIZIONbish wrote: »

Well, i'm LFT for either country as of now xD If you're picking up just let me know, i'll tryout.

i meant united states

imVIZIONbish

itsHA wrote: »

i meant united states

:eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:

imVIZIONbish

Able to find anything out saidin?

spenc0r

[GM]Saidin wrote: »

I think you would need a visa? or residency card to live in the states for that long right?

I think with the documentation for both you can probably compete for either then.

I'm checking with the WCG officials and will get back to you asap.

For WCG Canada,

Teams are allowed up to 2 permanent resident (with their official resident card/proofs)

- Thierry (WCG Canada, CEO).

Not sure how it clears it up, but it's all I know on my end.

LTD_Henry

That isnt true, our team mate was dual citizenship so we emailed WCG about it asking if he was able to play for Canada. They told us that players must be a citizen and a resident to play for WCG

Saidin

Still waiting on confirmation on this.

I am not sure if a green card for residency in the USA is enough.

Additionally, you won't be able to compete for the Canadian team because you're not living in Canada.

I'm still waiting on official confirmation.

Banks4k

[GM]Saidin wrote: »

Still waiting on confirmation on this.

I am not sure if a green card for residency in the USA is enough.

Additionally, you won't be able to compete for the Canadian team because you're not living in Canada.

I'm still waiting on official confirmation.

Sir Can you please tell us when WCG USA will be released

ayceTV

Banks4k wrote: »

Sir Can you please tell us when WCG USA will be released

check out the wcg us site and email them if you want an answer. fastest way to contact them.

doop51

You have to be a citizen, not just a resident.

Select (SC2) got snubbed, and was quite distraught about it.

Saidin

Hey,

We finally heard from WCG HQ on this matter.


If you are a permanent resident (non citizen) you can compete for team USA, but note that only up to 2 people can be in this status on the team.

So, if you are a permanent resident with an address and green card you will be able to compete on a team for USA even though you are a Canadian citizen as long as there are only a maximum of 2 (two) people that fall into this status on the team.


Note that this is for teams of 5 only, and that the rules are different for teams of 7 (World of Tanks) and teams of 1 (StarCraft).

Sorry for the late response!

feenom1

[GM]Saidin wrote: »

Hey,

We finally heard from WCG HQ on this matter.


If you are a permanent resident (non citizen) you can compete for team USA, but note that only up to 2 people can be in this status on the team.

So, if you are a permanent resident with an address and green card you will be able to compete on a team for USA even though you are a Canadian citizen as long as there are only a maximum of 2 (two) people that fall into this status on the team.


Note that this is for teams of 5 only, and that the rules are different for teams of 7 (World of Tanks) and teams of 1 (StarCraft).

Sorry for the late response!

Thank you Saidin !