Virgin America status matching American & United Elite members

Although Virgin America's tenure with service to Canada was short lived, there maybe a few of you who can take advantage this offer, especially if your work (or leisure) travels take you on domestic U.S. routes that VX flies. This offer is for elite members of American Airlines AAdvantage or United Mileage Plus programs, the latter of which I know many Canadians are so why not sign up for this elite status match offer even if you won't use it:

Elite Status Match - Virgin America Elevate is offering to match your United Air Lines or American Airlines elite status to their own Elevate® Gold or Elevate® Silver until April 30, 13. Full details or follow these steps:
Email them at statusmatch@virginamerica.com with your Elevate number and one of the following:
- A copy or screenshot of your most recent mileage summary showing your name and current elite level.
- Or, a copy of your membership card that identifies your name and current elite level in the United Air Lines or American Airlines frequent flyer program. 

There is then an accelerated re-qualification process to keep/earn Elevate Silver or Gold: