Givng up US GC and going to Canada

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maxwellhouse

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I am seriously debating giving up the USA GC and going to Canada which has already given me a GC.

This wait for eb3-India is very frustrating

Anyone in same boat.
 
That sounds like a good idea if there are enough jobs in Canada. It's better to go back to India if you are leaving US. I have a Canadian PR valid till 2008. Not sure if we can go and settle before it expires. It's already been more than 3 years since they issued it.
 
same here, I too have Canada PR since Jan 2006. Does it get over by 2008.

My name check is also pending here and I am waiting.
 
Why not your homecountry?

We have considered Canada and decided against it.
Both for me and for my wife it's a very bad option career-wise. It is virtually impossible to find professional job at desired level there, besides the over-all socialistic economy makes it absolutely impossible to make decent money without giving away over 70% of it to the state through taxes, fees and other state-sponsored racket.
If our GC process stalls beyond any reasonable time, I am more inclined to go back to my home country where at least we'll be able to have comparable professional jobs, decent career and (last but not least) much better value-based education and over-all upbringing for our children.
Granted, for us US is the second emigration, so we do know what to look at when we're analyzing a potential destination.
I just urge you guys here to weigh all potential benefits of the home country vs. yet another emigration.
 
Hi Guys,

I have also started thinking in this direction.

Can u pl let me know how much time did it take u to get a Canadian PR ?

And how much money did u spend per person ?

Does it require you to stay in CANADA for some time ?

Did u apply from USA or India?

Thanks !

Bobbili_Puli said:
That sounds like a good idea if there are enough jobs in Canada. It's better to go back to India if you are leaving US. I have a Canadian PR valid till 2008. Not sure if we can go and settle before it expires. It's already been more than 3 years since they issued it.
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Unfortunately in Canada I could get equivalent jobs but they pay only 65% of the amount I get in USA. And that was when Candian dollar was lagging behind US. NOw they are same so maybe they might be paying even less. I dont know ?


p235 said:
But, there should be enough jobs in Canada that pay the same as here in US.
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In Canada, British Columbia, actually, there is a joke....

What river seperates India and Pakistan???

The Fraser River
 
mogambo1 said:
Unfortunately in Canada I could get equivalent jobs but they pay only 65% of the amount I get in USA. And that was when Candian dollar was lagging behind US. NOw they are same so maybe they might be paying even less. I dont know ?
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I lived a few years in Canada. My observation was that Canadian dollar was buying in Canada about the same value as $1USD in the US, even when it was only at 62 cents US. That's why Canadian goods were so much cheaper when you came to Canada with $$$ US.

The biggest challenge to newcomers to Canada is lean and mean job market. Canadian economy is at least 10 times smaller than US, so is the number of available positions, and Canadian job market is oversaturated with overqualified immigrants fighting for whatever few jobs are available. On top, Canadian employers can legally discriminate against immigrants by asking about Canadian work experience, and deny you a job if you don't have prior experience in Canada. This being said, it's a nice country to live if you manage to get a well-paid steady job and like cold winters.
 
Thanks koku1.



koku1 said:
I lived a few years in Canada. My observation was that Canadian dollar was buying in Canada about the same value as $1USD in the US, even when it was only at 62 cents US. That's why Canadian goods were so much cheaper when you came to Canada with $$$ US.

The biggest challenge to newcomers to Canada is lean and mean job market. Canadian economy is at least 10 times smaller than US, so is the number of available positions, and Canadian job market is oversaturated with overqualified immigrants fighting for whatever few jobs are available. On top, Canadian employers can legally discriminate against immigrants by asking about Canadian work experience, and deny you a job if you don't have prior experience in Canada. This being said, it's a nice country to live if you manage to get a well-paid steady job and like cold winters.
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We are in the same boat.
It is hard to not consider Canada as an option when immigration standouts/retrogressions are so frequent here.
Especially now that the canadian dollar is equal to us dollar, it is becoming increasingly lucrative.

Regarding jobs, I talked to a couple of my acquaintances who have lived there before coming here. It seems there are jobs in software field and the salaries are not bad. Ofcourse, everyone has to really venture out to find if there are indeed jobs out there.
For one thing, in my periodic job search on monster.ca, i can say one thing that the job results kinda tripled since past 2 years.

Another adv is the peace of mind that you get when you already have a pr card and there is no uncertainity regarding your stay in that country. Moreover in approx. 3 and half years you will get the citizenship. Believe me, having peace of mind is a very big advantage.

The only big IF with canada is that it is all hunky dory if you can get a job.

So, I would think that the best course of action for someone who is thinking about it, would be to apply for jobs there from here. Try to go all the steps and find out how much of salary you can muster there. Then based on that you can make a decision and move there.

Just my 0.02$
 
Not a bad country

I have lived in Canada twice.
If you can find a decent position then it is not a bad option.
 
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