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Good thing there's Skype. When my father was doing his PhD in the US some years back, there was no easy/cheap way to get in contact with family.

Didn't have a problem with that part of your statement. However, do you honestly believe that "Canada today, economy wise, is not much different from many third world countries". This is your statement. I see the poor in the developed countries and I compare it to the poor in my home country...

You're right. It is more diverse, but it's due to family immigration and the green card lottery. However, the immigrants that are skilled aren't as diverse (mostly Chinese and Indian). In essence, Canada gets (on average) a higher skilled immigrant.

Of American immigrants that are in the "skilled" streams (i.e. Employment Based), it is mostly Chinese and Indians. This is why the green card quota from these two countries are constantly backlogged. For the family based streams, the immigrants are mostly of Latin American descent. Since...

This is good advice, especially if you already have a good paying job in your home country (or country of residence). I'm planning to land whenever I get my passport back, but I won't make the move permanently unless: * I find a job in Canada * I get laid off from my current job.

I'm not doubting anyone's experiences here, but I know of only one friend in Canada. He's a successful IT professional in Calgary. He's from the subcontinent, and he did not have to go to university in Canada (although he did complete his Masters in North America).

Isn't it kind of hypocritical to make this statement when you make a dig at Canada any chance you get? To quote a wise fellow: ETA: For what it's worth, I value your opinions of Canada.

One of the most ridiculous statements I've heard here. Come to a real 3rd world country before making such idiotic statements.

A good portion of Alberta's economy is the oil/energy sector. Global oil prices have been taking a beating lately, and any company associated with the oil industry has also taken a beating. This is happening in many places (not just Canada). Many US based oil companies are also laying people off.

I was a regular QSW applicant applying from the USA.

Update to my Timeline: CSQ Application: November 21, 2012 CSQ AOR: February 15, 2013 CSQ Interview Waitlisted: November 18, 2013 CSQ Interview Scheduled: December 16, 2013 CSQ Interview and Receipt: February 26, 2014 (New York) Federal Application: April 8, 2014 Federal AOR and Medical...

Update to my Timeline: CSQ Application: November 21, 2012 CSQ AOR: February 15, 2013 CSQ Interview Waitlisted: November 18, 2013 CSQ Interview Scheduled: December 16, 2013 CSQ Interview and Receipt: February 26, 2014 (New York) Federal Application: April 8, 2014 Federal AOR and Medical...

Update to my Timeline: CSQ Application: November 21, 2012 CSQ AOR: February 15, 2013 CSQ Interview Waitlisted: November 18, 2013 CSQ Interview Scheduled: December 16, 2013 CSQ Interview and Receipt: February 26, 2014 (New York) Federal Application: April 8, 2014 Federal AOR and Medical...

I used Campbell Cohen, and they are very thorough when it comes to checking that my documents are correct. Any data that was in error or wasn't completely clear they would question and make me clarify. At times it was annoying because it delayed my sending of the application by a few days or...

I did not have a French diploma. In fact, technically, I think I didn't even get any points for French language due to the rule changes. Fortunately, I regained the points that I lost (6 points) when they bumped my AOT from 6 to 12 (Computer Engineering). Perhaps, this change put me in a...

Update to my case: CSQ Application: November 21, 2012 CSQ AOR: February 15, 2013 CSQ Interview Waitlisted: November 18, 2013 CSQ Interview Scheduled: December 16, 2013 CSQ Interview and Receipt: February 26, 2014 (New York) Federal Application: April 8, 2014 Federal AOR and Medical...

Hi guys, I'm US based at the moment and have a PR application pending. I'd like to know about the best online stock brokers in Canada. Currently, I'm using Fidelity ($8 per trade) and Scottrade ($7 per trade). Who do you guys use? Thanks.

I'm not the disputing the affordability, or lack thereof of Toronto. I, myself, life in an affordable locale in the US and for the price you pay for an average home in Toronto you can get a mansion where I live. Toronto is expensive, much less affordable than Houston. My statement on...

Oh, by the way, nice blog!!!

Is it really the law in Canada? I think it's just professional courtesy in North America (I'm US based) and to avoid burning bridges for the future. There's a chance that you may need references in the future, and not turning in two weeks is poor form. When I changed jobs and turned in my two...