Posted on: 16-11-09 22:48:27
Hi CDs,
I am a canadian PR for the past 1 year living in GTA. Iam in IT field.I was in USA for 2 years from 2004-2006 on H1B.
Please guide me and share your experience on how should I look for jobs in USA from Canada.
I have the following questions.
1.Should I apply for tourist visa and go to USA for job search.Once I find a job then switch to H1.
2. Will potential employers in USA consider candidates from Canada.
Thank you in advance.
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Originally posted by timbo
1.Should I apply for tourist visa and go to USA for job search.Once I find a job then switch to H1.
-- Why do you have to go to the USA to look for jobs? Can't you use the internet for that?
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2. Will potential employers in USA consider candidates from Canada.
-- Yes, they will consider - only if they are willing to sponsor your H1.
Thank you for your quick reply.
------Why do you have to go to the USA to look for jobs? Can't you use the internet for that?
I can apply online but will have to travel to USA if selected for in person interview.I was thinking if I will have any issues at port of entry if I say that I am going for interview.
---------------Yes, they will consider - only if they are willing to sponsor your H1.
Will a candidate from Canada have any specific advantage compared to someone from Asia? Also should I give Canada address in the resume or any friend US address?
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Originally posted by timbo
I can apply online but will have to travel to USA if selected for in person interview.I was thinking if I will have any issues at port of entry if I say that I am going for interview.
-- It is possible - it depends on the immigration officer.
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Will a candidate from Canada have any specific advantage compared to someone from Asia? Also should I give Canada address in the resume or any friend US address?
--- The only advantage for someone in Canada (who is a PR of Canada) is that the candidate is available for the on-site interview fairly quickly. From the H1 viewpoint, there is no advantage.
In my opinion, the US address on resume would help.
Is an H1 Visa to a Canadian questionable by the US Authorities ?
Cosidering that a Canadian can come to work on the TN , why should Companies be willing to sponsor H1s ?
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Fido.
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Originally posted by Fido
Is an H1 Visa to a Canadian questionable by the US Authorities ?
-- No.
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Cosidering that a Canadian can come to work on the TN , why should Companies be willing to sponsor H1s ?
-- The OP is a PR of Canada - that is why I have mentioned in my answer that my answer applies only to cdn PR ( see my "who is a PR of Canada" remark in my answer) and not to a cdn citizen.
Thanks guys.
I beleive there are some restrictions to TN visa based on your profession.In those situations you need to use H1.
