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[ElvisRamaj]

Quebec premier says province can’t take in more immigrants after feds set 500K target

Globalline

There you go. Firm answer.

We won't risk the housing market in any way, plus we can't accomodate more than that per year. Houses in Quebec cost almost half of that than in the rest of Canada, sure wages are lower as well, but not by very much.

 

[Deleted member 1083629]

There you go. Firm answer.

We won't risk the housing market in any way, plus we can't accomodate more than that per year. Houses in Quebec cost almost half of that than in the rest of Canada, sure wages are lower as well, but not by very much.

He can say whatever he wants to say. As a PR, you are free to live and work in any province across Canada, including Quebec. He cannot stop PR from moving to Quebec as it is against their constitutional rights.

 

[ElvisRamaj]

He can say whatever he wants to say. As a PR, you are free to live and work in any province across Canada, including Quebec. He cannot stop PR from moving to Quebec as it is against their constitutional rights.

50k is the number they invite themselves per year.

The ones that go from other parts of Canada to Quebec is a different story and actually welcomed.

 

[Deleted member 1083629]

50k is the number they invite themselves per year.

The ones that go from other parts of Canada to Quebec is a different story and actually welcomed.

I am confused. He said that the number of 50K that Quebec invites through their program is firm and won't change. Fine, that makes sense. That doesn't mean that Quebec won't see a hike in immigration numbers. That's because there is limit for the Quebec program set at 50K doesn't change much.

Maybe, I am not understanding something here.

 

[ElvisRamaj]

I am confused. He said that the number of 50K that Quebec invites through their program is firm and won't change. Fine, that makes sense. That doesn't mean that Quebec won't see a hike in immigration numbers. That's because there is limit for the Quebec program set at 50K doesn't change much.

Maybe, I am not understanding something here.

Look, the thing is this, Quebec picks only French speaking immigrants basically. If no French, no PR. They are very proctive of the language and push Ottawa all the time to increase the % of French speaking immigrants that it welcomes every through the federal levels. Right now, the federal government expects French speaking immigrants to represent at least 4.4%, way below the 23% weight that the French population has in Canada.

If you are looking to move to Quebec and don't speak French, it is very difficult, not that they don't know English its just that they prefer their own. Thats why they don't feel threatened by the numbers the Federal Goverment has announced. The only problem is that the french speakers weight nation wide decreases over time, in turn their "influence".

 

[ivicts]

The last time I checked they don't have the same program to immigrate to Australia as they do for Canada. They used to but I think their new government with the conservative leader shut down that program. Again, do not quote me on that as the last time I checked was long time ago and I didn't check it super carefully.

To me? The USA. No question. The major problem is, of course, that there is no good immigration process. Getting F1 is not an issue. Getting H1 with the current demand is borderline impossible. Plus, my spouse won't be able to work until we both get Green Cards. However, if we forget about those problems, then for me, the USA is the best country to immigrate to.

The second option would be Spain. I am in love with that country. Also, sharing the second place with Spain is Canada.

The third option is Netherlands. Then, Germany. Then, Czech Republic.

I have never been to UK but based on what I heard about it from my friends and my cousin, UK is like Canada with lower salaries and better public transportation.

Can you elaborate why do you think the US is the best country to immigrate to?
Maybe because you work in the tech industry and the US offers one of the highest salaries in the world for tech?

 

[ivicts]

US is pretty straight forward. As a non-India, non-Chinese: Get your masters outside or inside USA. EB-2 NIW FTW! You do not even need a job offer IIRC.
With job, EB2 is your friend.

Only Chinese and Indians have trouble immigrating.

Is it really that straightforward to get EB2 NIW with a master's degree?
Or let's say if I do master CS in the US, is it easy to get sponsored for EB2 after STEM OPT working in tech industry?
For non-Indians and non-Chinese..

 

[GandiBaat]

Is it really that straightforward to get EB2 NIW with a master's degree?

I never did it myself so I do not have personal experience. But... I know people who self petitioned to become GC holder by NIW.
Search for NIW self petition packages... Google shows one.
https://www.eb2niw.com/niw-do-it-yourself-kit/

Or let's say if I do master CS in the US, is it easy to get sponsored for EB2 after STEM OPT working in tech industry?

EB2 (without NIW) with a job offer is usual processing and required employers support. If you are not Indian and not Chinese, you will be fine with processing times.

 

[RSub]

Is it really that straightforward to get EB2 NIW with a master's degree?
Or let's say if I do master CS in the US, is it easy to get sponsored for EB2 after STEM OPT working in tech industry?
For non-Indians and non-Chinese..

It again depends on the country of birth. People actually don't need Phd's for NIW. As long as you are able to prove that you the best in your field via publications, pending patents, awards, recognition, and so on, you can get it. If you are not an Indian or Chinese, then EB2 is almost current for others and can get the GC in a short period.

 

[RSub]

Or let's say if I do master CS in the US, is it easy to get sponsored for EB2 after STEM OPT working in tech industry?
For non-Indians and non-Chinese..

Just EB2? then, yes even for Indians and Chinese. Tech companies will start processing your GC in the 2nd year itself if you ask them otherwise they will process in the 4th year of your H1b. Very very rarely companies apply for GC on Stem OPT because when your opt expires you are out of status unlike H1B which can renewed after 3 years.

 

[theonlyone1]

It again depends on the country of birth. People actually don't need Phd's for NIW. As long as you are able to prove that you the best in your field via publications, pending patents, awards, recognition, and so on, you can get it. If you are not an Indian or Chinese, then EB2 is almost current for others and can get the GC in a short period.

I've just learned about this EB2-NIW and it seems interesting at first but if I'm getting everything correctly, a normal (Canadian) ECE master's guy with only work experience (in tech) with no reputable publications/citations has no shot at it, right? The self-petition is for the people with "impact"?

 

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Quebec premier says province can’t take in more immigrants after feds set 500K target

Globalline

You are talking about the government that insisted on passing Bill 96 against all disagreements, warnings, and rallies. I sure don't need to remind you of the consequences of that law on Quebec's economy. IMO their decisions are mostly based on bias and prejudice, rather than rationality.

 

[Lixa]

He can say whatever he wants to say. As a PR, you are free to live and work in any province across Canada, including Quebec. He cannot stop PR from moving to Quebec as it is against their constitutional rights.

I though one was not allowed to establish in Quebec with a "federal" PR and that was the reason they have their own express entry?

 

[sgoldsmith]

I though one was not allowed to establish in Quebec with a "federal" PR and that was the reason they have their own express entry?

I think that you cannot land in Quebec when you receive your PR through Express Entry. However, once you have landed in any other province, you are free to move around

 

[Mashathebear]

I think that you cannot land in Quebec when you receive your PR through Express Entry. However, once you have landed in any other province, you are free to move around

You can land in YUL Quebec Airport; you will be processed normally. However, you have to be able to prove to the immigration officer that you are not intending to stay and live in the province (airplane tickets to another province, bus tickets, etc).
I guess after some time, you are free to move and live wherever you want.