Hi friends,

I have been following the discussions about getting Canadian citizenship, looking for good opportunities after Canadian citizenship etc for long time. I have been living in Canada for almost four years now. I applied for my citizenship in September last year and I expect to get it all done by this September at least, probably before election.

Now, the biggest question comes to me-Got the citizenship. Now what?

My background and current situation:-

·Current age : 33
·Profession : Accountant
·Current position : Senior Analyst with a US based company
·Salary : around 65K(got into this level only 8 month back), one person working
·Networth in Canada todate : ZERO (Well..i have been studying and had two kids in Canada, one visit to India etc etc)
·Have a Canadian qualification? : Yes. CMA
·Spouse working : NO
.Kids: two..one 4 year and other one 2)

I got an offer last year from a firm in Africa. Almost decided to take it.eventually didn’t work out.

What do you guys suggest? I almost crossed the passport hurdle. Now what? Stay or leave?

Any comments/critiques wellcome

T

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Timon,

You asked a very good/intelligent question. For most desis getting Canadian citizenship is an ultimate goal. Ask them what they will achieve with the citizenship. You will get a stare.

I took the citizenship becuase of travel needs.

DIO

Timon..get a passport and welcome to the USA

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I would second that

After getting the Passport, The world is open to you and you can look back at India (on a PIO Card) or the good old USA for jobs which give you a lot of $$ .

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We will find a way or we will make one

Thanks for your feedbacks, They provide a lot of food for thoughts..thanks again.

Desi in Ottawa made in interesting comment. I know a couple who came to Canada, saying what they need from canada is just a passport since it provides easy access to the world. But, after 6 years of being in canada, they are still in Canada, never left canada even for a visit to India.


When I asked him whether it was really worth it, he said

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"The grass is not, in fact, always greener on the other side of the fence. Fences have nothing to do with it. The grass is greenest where it is watered. When crossing over fences, carry water with you and tend the grass wherever you may be"

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Orginally posted by Timon

Hi friends,

I have been following the discussions about getting Canadian citizenship, looking for good opportunities after Canadian citizenship etc for long time. I have been living in Canada for almost four years now. I applied for my citizenship in September last year and I expect to get it all done by this September at least, probably before election.

Now, the biggest question comes to me-Got the citizenship. Now what?

My background and current situation:-

·Current age : 33
·Profession : Accountant
·Current position : Senior Analyst with a US based company
·Salary : around 65K(got into this level only 8 month back), one person working
·Networth in Canada todate : ZERO (Well..i have been studying and had two kids in Canada, one visit to India etc etc)
·Have a Canadian qualification? : Yes. CMA
·Spouse working : NO
.Kids: two..one 4 year and other one 2)

I got an offer last year from a firm in Africa. Almost decided to take it.eventually didn’t work out.

What do you guys suggest? I almost crossed the passport hurdle. Now what? Stay or leave?

Any comments/critiques wellcome

T

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Orginally posted by Timon

Hi friends,

I have been following the discussions about getting Canadian citizenship, looking for good opportunities after Canadian citizenship etc for long time. I have been living in Canada for almost four years now. I applied for my citizenship in September last year and I expect to get it all done by this September at least, probably before election.

Now, the biggest question comes to me-Got the citizenship. Now what?

My background and current situation:-

·Current age : 33
·Profession : Accountant
·Current position : Senior Analyst with a US based company
·Salary : around 65K(got into this level only 8 month back), one person working
·Networth in Canada todate : ZERO (Well..i have been studying and had two kids in Canada, one visit to India etc etc)
·Have a Canadian qualification? : Yes. CMA
·Spouse working : NO
.Kids: two..one 4 year and other one 2)

I got an offer last year from a firm in Africa. Almost decided to take it.eventually didn’t work out.

What do you guys suggest? I almost crossed the passport hurdle. Now what? Stay or leave?

Any comments/critiques wellcome

T

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