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H1B holder, now working US, looking for Canada PR, what the process?

ablealias

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Oct 27, 2018
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Dear Mates,
Maybe sure repeated question, but please consider.

I'm a System Analyst, right now working for a US company in Ohio, US with H1B visa. I have 12+ years of experience in the IT industry. I'm looking for Canada PR, I want to know the process to follow.

Since I have H1B visa and working in US, any advantage in Canada PR process?
I expect this forum is useful to clear my questions.

Thanks in advance!
 

canuck_in_uk

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May 4, 2012
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Dear Mates,
Maybe sure repeated question, but please consider.

I'm a System Analyst, right now working for a US company in Ohio, US with H1B visa. I have 12+ years of experience in the IT industry. I'm looking for Canada PR, I want to know the process to follow.

Since I have H1B visa and working in US, any advantage in Canada PR process?
I expect this forum is useful to clear my questions.

Thanks in advance!
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada.html

Zero advantage.
 

DEEPCUR

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Apr 12, 2016
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No advantage for H1b holders in any way. If you have master degree, that helps big time. If that makes or breaks for you.

With 12+ experience, I'm pretty sure you must nearing 35.. without a master degree it'd impossible to qualify for the PR as you won't have sufficient points to get invitation.

There are PNP options, but god knows when they open and what occupations get called for.

Check sticky threads in express entry section of this forum to get A to Z of how this all works.
 

ablealias

Newbie
Oct 27, 2018
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No advantage for H1b holders in any way. If you have master degree, that helps big time. If that makes or breaks for you.

With 12+ experience, I'm pretty sure you must nearing 35.. without a master degree it'd impossible to qualify for the PR as you won't have sufficient points to get invitation.

There are PNP options, but god knows when they open and what occupations get called for.

Check sticky threads in express entry section of this forum to get A to Z of how this all works.
Yes, I have Master Degree in Computer Science (MCA) and 12+ years of experience in IT. Yes, I'm 38 yrs. How many points require to qualify the express entry? Any minimum age restrictions for express entry?
 

DEEPCUR

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Apr 12, 2016
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Yes, I have Master Degree in Computer Science (MCA) and 12+ years of experience in IT. Yes, I'm 38 yrs. How many points require to qualify the express entry? Any minimum age restrictions for express entry?
Your questions are too open ended and requires lengthy answers.. why not look up the threads that I suggested.
 

Samoinp

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May 30, 2017
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Yes, I have Master Degree in Computer Science (MCA) and 12+ years of experience in IT. Yes, I'm 38 yrs. How many points require to qualify the express entry? Any minimum age restrictions for express entry?
There is an official CRS score calculator. Use that assuming a score in IELTS and see how much you get.
Even if the score is less, PNP is an option. Ontario is a good option as they don't need jobs or ties in Ontario. In the past, they used to invite anyone to apply with score above 400. This is not true anymore, the minimum score is determined by the director or something like that.

Besides, in 2017, Ontario even invited folks with scores like 320 for ICT but that lasted just for a week. So get the ball rolling.
 

langoorbandar

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Jun 14, 2017
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Yes, I have Master Degree in Computer Science (MCA) and 12+ years of experience in IT. Yes, I'm 38 yrs. How many points require to qualify the express entry? Any minimum age restrictions for express entry?
If you have MCA from India, lot of times its evaluated as 2 year bachelor and not masters. If that happens, you will have 2 or more bachelor level degrees and not master. Do run CRS calculator for both scenarios and ensure you have sufficient points to qualify for express entry. Getting qualified might be very difficult for you considering your age but don't completely rule it out until you verify it yourself.