Hi CDs,
I'm in a big confusion, your views please....
As said in some of my previous posts, i'm landing in Canada on Feb 24th along with my husband & daughter.
We had booked the tickets and started sorting out things to take, buy & sell.
I have already resigned my job & my husband also put in his papers, but not citing Canada as the reason.
His manager had convinced him to withdraw his papers on the promise of promotion, salary hike & H1B.
My husband had always wanted to settle in US but since it was not happening we had gone the Canada route.Now, he doesn't want to miss the H1B.
But, I have to take a sabbatical, i'm no longer working here in India and cannot work in US also .
Even in US we cannot stay more than 2 years as we have to meet the residency requirements in Canada to renew PR.
In these 2-3 years we might lose more than we gain on the money front - travel India-Canada-India, my unemployment of 2-3 years.
Aah.... I'm very confused.
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Posted on: 12-12-12 02:12:10
Lalitha:
Very simple answers to your questions.
First determine, if your husband’s offer of US H1B is true. Indian companies are notorious in promising things to fellow employees and then once the person decide to stay there change their tune that there is some problem in the H1B processing etc…
Promotion and increase in hike will be given by managers.
Now assuming that your husband’s offer of H1B is true, please go to the US (as that is what your husband is longing here). Canada is only a long term success – if at all. If you want, land in Canada and return the next day, thus having got yourself a 2 year timeline to reenter Canada, if the need arises.
You job prospects of getting a decent job in Canada is very very bleak. Besides you have a kid of 2.5 years old to whom you should spend a bomb on daycare.
The cycle in Canada is typically as follows :
1. Your husband being in testing, might get job of $ 25 an hour in 6 months and may be $ 30 an hour after 1 year.
2. You may buy a house on mortgage only after 1 year after landing in Canada (at the least).
3. You may not be able to work for atleast 1 year due to your child.
4. With one person salary, life will not be that good.
In essence, you may be better off in India but then if you still have Canada craze, you can decide to try your luck.
Other Software testing people can substantiate or refute my claims. Canada is still in recession.
peace
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My 2 cents. As TK mentioned, these are just promises by the Managers and they are notorious to turn their back on you. Been there done that. Trust everyone but not the Indian managers, especially in India.
Ok, back to my cents. Land in Canada; and while you're onto finding the job here, try the H1B route as well - from here. Easier to attend the interviews. For this, you will have to do your due research to find the recruiters that can place your husband in the States. At the same time, you can pursue the job within Canada as well. Settle whatever works best for you.
I know what you're going through. Been in this country for close to 8 years, and still confused day in and night. Welcome to the club! Not to disappoint you, but it doesn't get any better. Just being realistic.
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Posted on: 12-12-12 09:23:58
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Originally posted by lalitha2483
Hi CDs,
I'm in a big confusion, your views please....
As said in some of my previous posts, i'm landing in Canada on Feb 24th along with my husband & daughter.
We had booked the tickets and started sorting out things to take, buy & sell.
I have already resigned my job & my husband also put in his papers, but not citing Canada as the reason.
His manager had convinced him to withdraw his papers on the promise of promotion, salary hike & H1B.
My husband had always wanted to settle in US but since it was not happening we had gone the Canada route.Now, he doesn't want to miss the H1B.
But, I have to take a sabbatical, i'm no longer working here in India and cannot work in US also .
Even in US we cannot stay more than 2 years as we have to meet the residency requirements in Canada to renew PR.
In these 2-3 years we might lose more than we gain on the money front - travel India-Canada-India, my unemployment of 2-3 years.
Aah.... I'm very confused.
Don't believe a word about H1 unless your husband's employer has an approval notice from USCIS that proves a bonafide job.
First of all, there is a quota for every fiscal year that begins Oct of each year. I think, the 2013 quota is full (I might be wrong). That means, your husband needs to wait until next first available filing period which is several months away. By that time, everyone would have conveniently forgotten and you guys would lose out.
Land in Canada, concurrently, seek jobs both in the US and Canada (that's not just your husband, but both of you). Also, apply for a US visitor visa after you land and settle, so you have a means to enter US if need be (say, to visit, to attend interview, what not).
If working in the US is part of your objective, an ideal situation would be to seek jobs in a border city such as Detroit, so you can choose to live in Windsor, Canada and commute across the border. This would allow you to retain your Cdn PR and build your eligibility towards Cdn citizenship.
If you need details or have more questions, please pm me.
Best wishes.
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Cold feet is an universal phenomenon.., don't let it influence you. Do what you aspired ?
Cost of living would be much cheaper than Toronto.. Good for starters..
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Originally posted by lalitha2483
Hi CDs,
I'm in a big confusion, your views please....
As said in some of my previous posts, i'm landing in Canada on Feb 24th along with my husband & daughter.
We had booked the tickets and started sorting out things to take, buy & sell.
I have already resigned my job & my husband also put in his papers, but not citing Canada as the reason.
His manager had convinced him to withdraw his papers on the promise of promotion, salary hike & H1B.
My husband had always wanted to settle in US but since it was not happening we had gone the Canada route.Now, he doesn't want to miss the H1B.
But, I have to take a sabbatical, i'm no longer working here in India and cannot work in US also .
Even in US we cannot stay more than 2 years as we have to meet the residency requirements in Canada to renew PR.
In these 2-3 years we might lose more than we gain on the money front - travel India-Canada-India, my unemployment of 2-3 years.
Aah.... I'm very confused.
Don't believe a word about H1 unless your husband's employer has an approval notice from USCIS that proves a bonafide job.
First of all, there is a quota for every fiscal year that begins Oct of each year. I think, the 2013 quota is full (I might be wrong). That means, your husband needs to wait until next first available filing period which is several months away. By that time, everyone would have conveniently forgotten and you guys would lose out.
Land in Canada, concurrently, seek jobs both in the US and Canada (that's not just your husband, but both of you). Also, apply for a US visitor visa after you land and settle, so you have a means to enter US if need be (say, to visit, to attend interview, what not).
If working in the US is part of your objective, an ideal situation would be to seek jobs in a border city such as Detroit, so you can choose to live in Windsor, Canada and commute across the border. This would allow you to retain your Cdn PR and build your eligibility towards Cdn citizenship.
If you need details or have more questions, please pm me.
Best wishes.
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The weak died on the way,
Only the strong arrived.
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Well, his manager has got mail approval from his colleagues back in USA so i don't think they will go back on their word. Yes, its true that the quota of this year is over, they can file only in April 2013 and cant enter US before Oct 2013. Meanwhile, my husband is also looking at L1 visa options which could at the max take 2 months but the rejection chances are very high.
Anyway, as per plan we are landing in Canada in Feb. Will all of us return back or I stay back will depend on the turn of events on the visa front. I do have a valid business visa to US which will be of great use.
As I see from your comments staying back in Canada would be the best choice and in fact i too am thinking of the same, but it all comes down to my husband's decision.
Your husband must take the H1 or L1 route, if available. He must make it obvious to his manager that he is staying back on pretext of H1 promise. Finding a job in Canada while working in US will be much easier , (even more easier than sitting in Toronto without job and canada experience , it will be rather stressful), Most of the employers look for Canada or NA experience in resume which your husband will get.
So you must land in Feb, Go back. wait for US visa to come thru. You have 2 years to wait for that else your husband will have valid reson to leave. Once both of you are in US , you can initate job search this side.
I was able to buy a home in Canada within 2 months of landing without a job , as I could show US credit history (of 4 months only, lol ) and was still having a job in US. So being in US means you already got a feet in Canada. Speaking from my personal experience.
