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trumprefugee

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Just realized what your handle was LOL! We're following all the news there closely. My brother is still intent on immigrating to the US someday even though everyone's trying to convince him to consider Canada instead (He and his wife are both phd holders with his wife being in agriculture)
:D:cool::confused:

Out of curiosity, why does your brother prefer the US to Canada?
 
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hamgha

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Ontario does seem to have the most jobs, especially in the south (greater Toronto area), but yes, the more flexible we are about geographic location, the better our chances of finding jobs. I do prefer the cold to the heat, but I wouldn't be employable in those northern provinces of Canada, where I think the only jobs are really for farmers, oil riggers, hunters, fishermen, ...?
Is it THAT rural though? It feels like the wild lol But I think oil rigs need engineers for example, everyone needs accountants, office managers, secretaries, there are definitely hospitals for people in the medial industry etc...
 

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:D:cool::confused:

Out of curiosity, why does your brother prefer the US to Canada?
I genuinely have no clue. Considering we're Arabs we may sooner or later be hit by the travel ban anyways so might as well not consider it at all.
 

trumprefugee

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Is it THAT rural though? It feels like the wild lol But I think oil rigs need engineers for example, everyone needs accountants, office managers, secretaries, there are definitely hospitals for people in the medial industry etc...
Good point there. I don't think there is much demand for ICT workers as they probably do fine without high technology, but you never know ... yeah it's worth keeping an open mind.
 

trumprefugee

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I genuinely have no clue. Considering we're Arabs we may sooner or later be hit by the travel ban anyways so might as well not consider it at all.
mmm ... Canada might end up becoming their only option. Even if they make it through by some miracle, there has been a significant rise in hate crimes, especially against Arabs, although also against many different people of color. It's really sad.
 

msayyad

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mmm ... Canada might end up becoming their only option. Even if they make it through by some miracle, there has been a significant rise in hate crimes, especially against Arabs, although also against many different people of color. It's really sad.
All lies, I am in USA right now and having no issues. Applying for Canada, just in case I couldnt extend my stay in USA. else I would any day prefer USA over Canada
 
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trumprefugee

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Awesome weather, Cheaper Car insurance, Better products, Cheaper Cars, More Money, More jobs...these might be few
Weather: it's too hot in the summer and even part of the spring and fall months in many parts of the US. And it's going to get hotter and hotter with climate change (both in the US and Canada). :(

Insurance: I'm not sure about that

Better products: no, everything you buy in the US is made in China. I'm not sure how many products in Canada are also made in China, but I wouldn't be surprised if many are.

Cheaper cars: the cheaper and more reliable cars - the ones that give you the best value for the money - are made in Japan.

More money: yes, especially in bigger cities like New York, Silicon Valley, Boston, etc., but the cost of living is also higher.

More jobs: no, it's about the same overall, although it can vary by industry.
 

ozodinobi

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Plz help me
I need to do my medical exam i am in saudi arabia but my spouse and kids in another country UAE. Is it possible to do the medical in different countries for one family or i must go to UAE to join my family and do the exam together???
You can do your medicals in Saudi and they do theirs in UAE, you mustn't travel
 

mvmt

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Hello everyone!

Today I received NOI from Ontario and I was wondering if that means that they are accepting applications again. I'd really appreciate any info on this matter.

Thank you!
 

trumprefugee

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Hello everyone!

Today I received NOI from Ontario and I was wondering if that means that they are accepting applications again. I'd really appreciate any info on this matter.

Thank you!
Which stream are you under? Do you have a job offer? And are you highly proficient in French and took TEF?
 

trumprefugee

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I'm under CEC and FSW streams and I have a job offer from and Ontario company with no LMIA done. Unfortunately no French.
Congrats on your job offer! Maybe OINP wants to consider you under the job offer stream? However, you would need to get LMIA in order to get the nomination under the job offer stream.
 
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FaithandFavor

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Hey guys, nice

Im here sitting at 419 after my secind attempt at IELTS was reading the predictions earlier about the possibility of scores falling in that range and feeling a little hopeless!

How long before the cut off fall to this range......know i'm just overly anxious but I would really love to get an ITA by Jan 2018. How possible is this?