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[Impatient Dankaroo]

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Hi all,

Just wanted to pick your brain for a moment. I got my Canadian PR in August 2022. I also have H1B petition approved (EB1). I am debating between:

a) Go to Canada, get my citizenship in 4 years,

b) Schedule an interview and enter US on a H1 status.


Option a) is safer. Option b) takes 2.5 years (even though my country is current).

My eventual goal is to move to the US.

Depends how risky or risk averse you are. You can move to US and try for Green Card but a Republican might get in 2024 and make life difficult (already 2023, crazy). On the other hand, if you don't you might always feel regret

 

[jessicajoon]

If you want to move to US, you move to US. Your country is current is a nice bonus. Just do it.

You only take Canada if you main goal was to move out of your country or like me, you want to live here.

Also, do you have masters degree? If not, may be now is a good time to get one if EB2-NIW helps your case.

Having Canadian citizenship will be nice but will make your tax situation a bit complicated if you really want to settle in USA.

Thanks. It's just, I can't lose Canadian PR, but I'd prefer US PR. Everyone I talk to tells me to get a citizenship first and go through TN route.

I have a Master's degree from the US. I just don't know anyone who got a green card though NIW. I will do some research on this.

 

[jessicajoon]

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Depends how risky or risk averse you are. You can move to US and try for Green Card but a Republican might get in 2024 and make life difficult (already 2023, crazy). On the other hand, if you don't you might always feel regret

I understand that. My debate is between spending 2.5 years in Canada to get my citizenship and going TN route vs spending 2.5 years in US to get my green card.

 

[ivicts]

I understand that. My debate is between spending 2.5 years in Canada to get my citizenship and going TN route vs spending 2.5 years in US to get my green card.

Is 2.5 years in the US getting your green card guaranteed?
Also, why your H1B petition has (EB1) in bracket? these two are different things right?

Canadian PR process is also changing and when you get older, it's harder to get PR since you lose points.

 

[jessicajoon]

Is 2.5 years in the US getting your green card guaranteed?
Also, why your H1B petition has (EB1) in bracket? these two are different things right?

Canadian PR process is also changing and when you get older, it's harder to get PR since you lose points.

No it is not guaranteed. It depends on my staying at my current company.

I am trying to not lose my Canadian PR while also having a shot at the US.

 

[Taurus34]

I need little help
Me and my wife gave our biometrics on 13th January 2023. I have two questions:
1. My profile current status says 'your action is required' and in biometrics section its written ' we need your finger prints to process your application '
2. In 'applicant information box' our biometric details are mentioned but my wife date of biometric enrolment is 4 April 2016 and mine is 13 January 2023. My wife is primary applicant.
My wife applied for Canadian visit visa back in 2014 for which she gave biometrics.
What should i do? I called vfsglobal helpline but they are of no help.
Anyone else faced the same situation? And can anyone guide me what should i do?
Thanks in advance

 

[navinball]

Hi all,

Just wanted to pick your brain for a moment. I got my Canadian PR in August 2022. I also have H1B petition approved (EB1). I am debating between:

a) Go to Canada, get my citizenship in 4 years,

b) Schedule an interview and enter US on a H1 status.


Option a) is safer. Option b) takes 2.5 years (even though my country is current).

My eventual goal is to move to the US.

Go for option 3. Ask your employer to change the EB1 petition to consular processing and get your GC at visa interview at Canada consulate. No need for h1b etc.

 

[GandiBaat]

I have a Master's degree from the US. I just don't know anyone who got a green card though NIW. I will do some research on this.

Do you have some cash to spare? Hire a lawyer and get it done professionally. It will save you time effort and pain.

EB-1 is possible as well if you qualify but EB-1 C has dependency on employer. EB-1 A can be via self petition (just like EB-2 NIW). Check if your country is current for EB-2.. EB-2 NIW is usually easiest and you can be in Canada while your Green Card application goes through.

 

[RSub]

Thanks. It's just, I can't lose Canadian PR, but I'd prefer US PR. Everyone I talk to tells me to get a citizenship first and go through TN route.

I have a Master's degree from the US. I just don't know anyone who got a green card though NIW. I will do some research on this.

You have your answer. Avoid the uncertain path. Work for an American company in Canada, get Canadian citizenship and run to US thru L1A or H1, and then get your green card. By moving to US now with uncertainty on GC, you are losing Canadian PR and if you don't get your GC, you are back to square 1.

 

[RSub]

I need little help
Me and my wife gave our biometrics on 13th January 2023. I have two questions:
1. My profile current status says 'your action is required' and in biometrics section its written ' we need your finger prints to process your application '
2. In 'applicant information box' our biometric details are mentioned but my wife date of biometric enrolment is 4 April 2016 and mine is 13 January 2023. My wife is primary applicant.
My wife applied for Canadian visit visa back in 2014 for which she gave biometrics.
What should i do? I called vfsglobal helpline but they are of no help.
Anyone else faced the same situation? And can anyone guide me what should i do?
Thanks in advance

Send a webform explaining your situation. That is all you can do.

 

[Deleted member 1083629]

Thanks. It's just, I can't lose Canadian PR, but I'd prefer US PR. Everyone I talk to tells me to get a citizenship first and go through TN route.

I have a Master's degree from the US. I just don't know anyone who got a green card though NIW. I will do some research on this.

This is what I am planning to do. The issue is that if green card sponsorship is not a part of your contract (I doubt it is) then there is nothing you can do to push the company to sponsor you. Your company knows that once your are going to get that GC, you out, which means they will hold off with that GC sponsorship for as long as they possibly can. On the other hand, you got PR. Move to Canada, get your couple of years of experience, get citizenship, then evaluate your options. I met a guy in a bar here (Toronto) that used to be in oil and gas (Alberta). Came as a foreigner, got citizenship, used it to get a cushy expat contract in Emirates, pocketed roughly 400-500K USD/year (he was lead petrophysicist), came back to Canada, bought a house here, and moved to project management.

Personally, I would not trust any company in the world with my future. It's all about business.

 

[seadrag0n]

This is what I am planning to do. The issue is that if green card sponsorship is not a part of your contract (I doubt it is) then there is nothing you can do to push the company to sponsor you. Your company knows that once your are going to get that GC, you out, which means they will hold off with that GC sponsorship for as long as they possibly can. On the other hand, you got PR. Move to Canada, get your couple of years of experience, get citizenship, then evaluate your options. I met a guy in a bar here (Toronto) that used to be in oil and gas (Alberta). Came as a foreigner, got citizenship, used it to get a cushy expat contract in Emirates, pocketed roughly 400-500K USD/year (he was lead petrophysicist), came back to Canada, bought a house here, and moved to project management.

Personally, I would not trust any company in the world with my future. It's all about business.

Canadian citizenship takes a minimum of four years in best case scenario, 3 years to meet the residency requirements and 1 year for processing. 5 years is a more realistic timeline IMO.

 

[GandiBaat]

GOT THE FLUFFING PR CARDS!!!

CANNT FLUFFING BELIEVE THAT PR CARDS ARRIVED IN MAIL!

Portal mail : 20 Feb 2022
eCoPR : 22 Feb 2022
Added to Portal : 5th March 2022
PR Card Sent by Mail: 10th March 2022
Solemn Decl : 05th Aug 2022
Portal Updated: 05th Jan 2023
PR Card Sent by Mail... Again: 10th Jab 2023
PR Card recieved : 17th Jan 2023

 

[Deleted member 1083629]

Canadian citizenship takes a minimum of four years in best case scenario, 3 years to meet the residency requirements and 1 year for processing. 5 years is a more realistic timeline IMO.

Sure. Still a much more realistic than trusting American business with one's future lol

 

[Deleted member 1083629]

GOT THE FLUFFING PR CARDS!!!

CANNT FLUFFING BELIEVE THAT PR CARDS ARRIVED IN MAIL!

Portal mail : 20 Feb 2022
eCoPR : 22 Feb 2022
Added to Portal : 5th March 2022
PR Card Sent by Mail: 10th March 2022
Solemn Decl : 05th Aug 2022
Portal Updated: 05th Jan 2023
PR Card Sent by Mail... Again: 10th Jab 2023
PR Card recieved : 17th Jan 2023

lol. Congrats man! I wonder what happened with ones sent in March.

The whole concept of waiting for PR cards is so dumb. Can easily print a plastic card in the airport. Or!!! A wild thought, I know... Cancel all of the plastic PR cards and issue them electronically. Better for environment, takes less than a second, possible to store in several different places/impossible to lose or damage.