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statstud2

Full Member
Jan 3, 2023
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I honestly don't know and my crystal ball in this sense is as bright as anyone else here and especially kubeir "SiR". I think they should follow their rhythm of 2 weeks but sometimes IRCC sings out of tune...
Yeah I'm not holding my breath. I'm at 498 points and getting very nervous haha. If they do it this Wednesday, I might get ITA but if it's 25th of Jan, I'll probably get it in the Feb draw. Very scared something is going to happen and they'll stop drawing. Did they ever do back to back weekly draws?
 

CNP

Champion Member
Oct 26, 2018
2,560
1,202
When do you think the next draw is? 25th of January right? Kubeir says it might be the 18th but I don't think they'll do two draws in a row. Did that ever happen haha?
back to back draws are not unheard of, atleast pre covid it used to take place

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/mandate/policies-operational-instructions-agreements/ministerial-instructions/express-entry-rounds.html#wb-auto-4

check this draw 132 and 133, draw 123 and 124
 

statstud2

Full Member
Jan 3, 2023
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jessicajoon

Star Member
Jan 25, 2022
135
117
Hi all,

Just wanted to pick your brain for a moment. I got my Canadian PR in August 2022. I also have H1B petition approved (EB1). I am debating between:

a) Go to Canada, get my citizenship in 4 years,

b) Schedule an interview and enter US on a H1 status.


Option a) is safer. Option b) takes 2.5 years (even though my country is current).

My eventual goal is to move to the US.
 

GandiBaat

VIP Member
Dec 23, 2014
3,704
2,990
NOC Code......
2173
App. Filed.......
26th September 2021
Doc's Request.
Old Medical
Nomination.....
None
AOR Received.
26th September 2021
IELTS Request
Sent with application
File Transfer...
11-01-2022
Med's Request
Not Applicable, Old Meds
Med's Done....
Old Medical
Interview........
Not Applicable
Passport Req..
22-02-2022
VISA ISSUED...
22-02-2022
LANDED..........
24-02-2022
My eventual goal is to move to the US.
If you want to move to US, you move to US. Your country is current is a nice bonus. Just do it.

You only take Canada if you main goal was to move out of your country or like me, you want to live here.

Also, do you have masters degree? If not, may be now is a good time to get one if EB2-NIW helps your case.

Having Canadian citizenship will be nice but will make your tax situation a bit complicated if you really want to settle in USA.
 
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Impatient Dankaroo

VIP Member
Jan 10, 2020
4,378
2,669
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Hi all,

Just wanted to pick your brain for a moment. I got my Canadian PR in August 2022. I also have H1B petition approved (EB1). I am debating between:

a) Go to Canada, get my citizenship in 4 years,

b) Schedule an interview and enter US on a H1 status.


Option a) is safer. Option b) takes 2.5 years (even though my country is current).

My eventual goal is to move to the US.
Depends how risky or risk averse you are. You can move to US and try for Green Card but a Republican might get in 2024 and make life difficult (already 2023, crazy). On the other hand, if you don't you might always feel regret
 

jessicajoon

Star Member
Jan 25, 2022
135
117
If you want to move to US, you move to US. Your country is current is a nice bonus. Just do it.

You only take Canada if you main goal was to move out of your country or like me, you want to live here.

Also, do you have masters degree? If not, may be now is a good time to get one if EB2-NIW helps your case.

Having Canadian citizenship will be nice but will make your tax situation a bit complicated if you really want to settle in USA.
Thanks. It's just, I can't lose Canadian PR, but I'd prefer US PR. Everyone I talk to tells me to get a citizenship first and go through TN route.

I have a Master's degree from the US. I just don't know anyone who got a green card though NIW. I will do some research on this.
 

jessicajoon

Star Member
Jan 25, 2022
135
117
Reply

Depends how risky or risk averse you are. You can move to US and try for Green Card but a Republican might get in 2024 and make life difficult (already 2023, crazy). On the other hand, if you don't you might always feel regret
I understand that. My debate is between spending 2.5 years in Canada to get my citizenship and going TN route vs spending 2.5 years in US to get my green card.
 

ivicts

Hero Member
Jun 3, 2020
257
99
Singapore
Category........
FSW
NOC Code......
4012
AOR Received.
25-04-2023
LANDED..........
11-04-2024
I understand that. My debate is between spending 2.5 years in Canada to get my citizenship and going TN route vs spending 2.5 years in US to get my green card.
Is 2.5 years in the US getting your green card guaranteed?
Also, why your H1B petition has (EB1) in bracket? these two are different things right?

Canadian PR process is also changing and when you get older, it's harder to get PR since you lose points.
 

jessicajoon

Star Member
Jan 25, 2022
135
117
Is 2.5 years in the US getting your green card guaranteed?
Also, why your H1B petition has (EB1) in bracket? these two are different things right?

Canadian PR process is also changing and when you get older, it's harder to get PR since you lose points.
No it is not guaranteed. It depends on my staying at my current company.

I am trying to not lose my Canadian PR while also having a shot at the US.
 

Taurus34

Member
Jan 10, 2023
16
1
I need little help
Me and my wife gave our biometrics on 13th January 2023. I have two questions:
1. My profile current status says 'your action is required' and in biometrics section its written ' we need your finger prints to process your application '
2. In 'applicant information box' our biometric details are mentioned but my wife date of biometric enrolment is 4 April 2016 and mine is 13 January 2023. My wife is primary applicant.
My wife applied for Canadian visit visa back in 2014 for which she gave biometrics.
What should i do? I called vfsglobal helpline but they are of no help.
Anyone else faced the same situation? And can anyone guide me what should i do?
Thanks in advance
 

navinball

VIP Member
Feb 26, 2018
3,664
1,644
Hi all,

Just wanted to pick your brain for a moment. I got my Canadian PR in August 2022. I also have H1B petition approved (EB1). I am debating between:

a) Go to Canada, get my citizenship in 4 years,

b) Schedule an interview and enter US on a H1 status.


Option a) is safer. Option b) takes 2.5 years (even though my country is current).

My eventual goal is to move to the US.
Go for option 3. Ask your employer to change the EB1 petition to consular processing and get your GC at visa interview at Canada consulate. No need for h1b etc.
 

GandiBaat

VIP Member
Dec 23, 2014
3,704
2,990
NOC Code......
2173
App. Filed.......
26th September 2021
Doc's Request.
Old Medical
Nomination.....
None
AOR Received.
26th September 2021
IELTS Request
Sent with application
File Transfer...
11-01-2022
Med's Request
Not Applicable, Old Meds
Med's Done....
Old Medical
Interview........
Not Applicable
Passport Req..
22-02-2022
VISA ISSUED...
22-02-2022
LANDED..........
24-02-2022
I have a Master's degree from the US. I just don't know anyone who got a green card though NIW. I will do some research on this.
Do you have some cash to spare? Hire a lawyer and get it done professionally. It will save you time effort and pain.

EB-1 is possible as well if you qualify but EB-1 C has dependency on employer. EB-1 A can be via self petition (just like EB-2 NIW). Check if your country is current for EB-2.. EB-2 NIW is usually easiest and you can be in Canada while your Green Card application goes through.
 

RSub

Champion Member
Aug 23, 2021
2,113
2,646
USA
Category........
FSW
Visa Office......
CPC Ottawa
AOR Received.
12-11-2020
Thanks. It's just, I can't lose Canadian PR, but I'd prefer US PR. Everyone I talk to tells me to get a citizenship first and go through TN route.

I have a Master's degree from the US. I just don't know anyone who got a green card though NIW. I will do some research on this.
You have your answer. Avoid the uncertain path. Work for an American company in Canada, get Canadian citizenship and run to US thru L1A or H1, and then get your green card. By moving to US now with uncertainty on GC, you are losing Canadian PR and if you don't get your GC, you are back to square 1.
 

RSub

Champion Member
Aug 23, 2021
2,113
2,646
USA
Category........
FSW
Visa Office......
CPC Ottawa
AOR Received.
12-11-2020
I need little help
Me and my wife gave our biometrics on 13th January 2023. I have two questions:
1. My profile current status says 'your action is required' and in biometrics section its written ' we need your finger prints to process your application '
2. In 'applicant information box' our biometric details are mentioned but my wife date of biometric enrolment is 4 April 2016 and mine is 13 January 2023. My wife is primary applicant.
My wife applied for Canadian visit visa back in 2014 for which she gave biometrics.
What should i do? I called vfsglobal helpline but they are of no help.
Anyone else faced the same situation? And can anyone guide me what should i do?
Thanks in advance
Send a webform explaining your situation. That is all you can do.