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[harrysaini]

the general timeline from PER to MR used to be 30-45 days for CPCO .

Why has it suddenly gone to 60 days now ..any thoughts guys ???

 

[uwaterloo]

the general timeline from PER to MR used to be 30-45 days for CPCO .

Why has it suddenly gone to 60 days now ..any thoughts guys ???

I guess CIC has other things to focus on :'(

 

[sk13]

I appreciate the prompt response. Yes, I'm from MD. I'm glad that you've shared the exact processing/delivery timeline it would take for MD residents.. Helps a lot. Thanks and +1.

When are you planning to land btw? do you plan to move to CANADA from the US? just curious

For me, this is a back up plan, if my green card process in the US takes ages, one day i'd be sick of waiting, and decide to move to the north.

Yes, I am yet to land, and planning to move to Canada completely, even though I initially applied PR as a back up option. Technically, you have 3 years to move, if you want to renew your PR card for next 5 years in case of any issues with your GC process.

Reason I want to move to Canada are:

Pros:
0) Freedom (From day 1)
1) Schools
2) Healthcare
3) Retirement friendly
4) Relaxed, and lay back culture, and mentality with more emphasis on social life
5) Less population and secured borders
6) Benefits of Canada citizenship (you can visit so many countries, and also work in USA on T visa)
7) Stable economy (not world no:1, but stable)
8) More diverse and friendly (literally I felt it, when I had job interviews, and spoke to the apartment leasing agents. They are so different, and friendly than USA counterparts).
9) All above points, you can enjoy for your life, if you could spend 4 years in Canada. If you spend same those 4 years in USA, not sure whether you will get GC, and even if you get GC, what will you do in case of recession? so plan for long term.




Cons:

1) Weather (If you are in Midwest, Midatlantic, North, Northeast in USA, then it won't make much difference, as most of us settle near to the USA border anyway in Canada).
2) A little bit hard initially to find job, but once you are fit in, then it's done.

All the best!!

 

[Grace1978]

Yes, I am yet to land, and planning to move to Canada completely, even though I initially applied PR as a back up option. Technically, you have 3 years to move, if you want to renew your PR card for next 5 years in case of any issues with your GC process.

Reason I want to move to Canada are:

Pros:
0) Freedom (From day 1)
1) Schools
2) Healthcare
3) Retirement friendly
4) Relaxed, and lay back culture, and mentality with more emphasis on social life
5) Less population and secured borders
6) Benefits of Canada citizenship (you can visit so many countries, and also work in USA on T visa)
7) Stable economy (not world no:1, but stable)
8) More diverse and friendly (literally I felt it, when I had job interviews, and spoke to the apartment leasing agents. They are so different, and friendly than USA counterparts).
9) All above points, you can enjoy for your life, if you could spend 4 years in Canada. If you spend same those 4 years in USA, not sure whether you will get GC, and even if you get GC, what will you do in case of recession? so plan for long term.




Cons:

1) Weather (If you are in Midwest, Midatlantic, North, Northeast in USA, then it won't make much difference, as most of us settle near to the USA border anyway in Canada).
2) A little bit hard initially to find job, but once you are fit in, then it's done.

All the best!!

SK13 Thank you very much for great post !!! +1 for you

After living in US for 12 years - its hard to judge Canada vs US

Thanks again

Grace

 

[msamy001]

Yes, I am yet to land, and planning to move to Canada completely, even though I initially applied PR as a back up option. Technically, you have 3 years to move, if you want to renew your PR card for next 5 years in case of any issues with your GC process.

Reason I want to move to Canada are:

Pros:
0) Freedom (From day 1)u
1) Schools
2) Healthcare
3) Retirement friendly
4) Relaxed, and lay back culture, and mentality with more emphasis on social life
5) Less population and secured borders
6) Benefits of Canada citizenship (you can visit so many countries, and also work in USA on T visa)
7) Stable economy (not world no:1, but stable)
8) More diverse and friendly (literally I felt it, when I had job interviews, and spoke to the apartment leasing agents. They are so different, and friendly than USA counterparts).
9) All above points, you can enjoy for your life, if you could spend 4 years in Canada. If you spend same those 4 years in USA, not sure whether you will get GC, and even if you get GC, what will you do in case of recession? so plan for long term.




Cons:

1) Weather (If you are in Midwest, Midatlantic, North, Northeast in USA, then it won't make much difference, as most of us settle near to the USA border anyway in Canada).
2) A little bit hard initially to find job, but once you are fit in, then it's done.

All the best!!

+1 . Thx

 

[sk13]

SK13 Thank you very much for great post !!! +1 for you

After living in US for 12 years - its hard to judge Canada vs US

Thanks again

Grace

I agree. You are planning to move to Canada after 12 years in USA, wow! That's cool.

 

[Grace1978]

I agree. You are planning to move to Canada after 12 years in USA, wow! That's cool.

Yes I hope so, I am scared because I have everything set up here.. and I just want to change for better life, because:

0) PR from day one - Freedom !!
1) Schools - better education for kids - and not so expensive like in US - I hope I will be able to get higher education for my kids - I wouldn't be able to afford that in US
2) Healthcare - for all - here cost a lot - every year!
3) Retirement friendly - yes
4) Family friendly country - more time with family - Vacation time, holiday time... finally more time with family - I hope so
5) Family can visit us anytime (only if we can afford it) and they would not be depended on issue tourist visa to US
6) High - very high Property Taxes in US

I hope with job will not be so hard after having 12 years of experience in US... I hope so...


The only scary part is - that all Canada dream is based on Hope that all will be fine....

 

[sk13]

Yes I hope so, I am scared because I have everything set up here.. and I just want to change for better life, because:

0) PR from day one - Freedom !!
1) Schools - better education for kids - and not so expensive like in US - I hope I will be able to get higher education for my kids - I wouldn't be able to afford that in US
2) Healthcare - for all - here cost a lot - every year!
3) Retirement friendly - yes
4) Family friendly country - more time with family - Vacation time, holiday time... finally more time with family - I hope so
5) Family can visit us anytime (only if we can afford it) and they would not be depended on issue tourist visa to US
6) High - very high Property Taxes in US

I hope with job will not be so hard after having 12 years of experience in US... I hope so...


The only scary part is - that all Canada dream is based on Hope that all will be fine....

Don't worry, you will be fine. I am here in USA for 7 years, and I don't have a second thought to leave current comfort life for good future. In research to find out the life in Canada, I spoke to almost 30 new people whom I met online (20 of them moved from US) and they all confirmed the same thing.

With 12 years of USA experience, you will be just fine.

All the best!!

 

[SKguy]

After 7 years in Canada, 5 studying and 2 years of professional working. I think if you come from the US you are in a much better position than many other immigrants. However i still think that Canadian employers are picky with who to higher, ie Canadian experience usually wins vs anywhere else. I don't think it is impossible to find a job in Canada with an outside experience but you might not land the job you wanted at first but rather gradually build Canadian experience and move towards something better. I prefer Canada over the US any day! I think in the long run you will find Canada better than the US but it will be a little difficult at the beginning until you make your Canadian employer break thru.

Good luck!

 

[Grace1978]

SK13 & SKguy

Thank You very much for great advise and all encouraging words. I believe too that for better - solid future Canada is way better than shinning for a second US

Thank you very much

 

[bat001]

when its due date (starting your process), you will hear from them...your background check is still on

US

 

[sk13]

SK13 & SKguy

Thank You very much for great advise and all encouraging words. I believe too that for better - solid future Canada is way better than shinning for a second US

Thank you very much

np! and also we had a small discussion already on this topic.

Please refer:

http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/canada-move-discussion-2014-fsw-people-in-usa-on-h1b-t268847.0.html

http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/canada-move-discussion-2014-fsw-people-in-usa-on-h1b-t268847.0.html;msg4009664#msg4009664

 

[zentury]

Yes, I am yet to land, and planning to move to Canada completely, even though I initially applied PR as a back up option. Technically, you have 3 years to move, if you want to renew your PR card for next 5 years in case of any issues with your GC process.

Reason I want to move to Canada are:

Pros:
0) Freedom (From day 1)
1) Schools
2) Healthcare
3) Retirement friendly
4) Relaxed, and lay back culture, and mentality with more emphasis on social life
5) Less population and secured borders
6) Benefits of Canada citizenship (you can visit so many countries, and also work in USA on T visa)
7) Stable economy (not world no:1, but stable)
8) More diverse and friendly (literally I felt it, when I had job interviews, and spoke to the apartment leasing agents. They are so different, and friendly than USA counterparts).
9) All above points, you can enjoy for your life, if you could spend 4 years in Canada. If you spend same those 4 years in USA, not sure whether you will get GC, and even if you get GC, what will you do in case of recession? so plan for long term.




Cons:

1) Weather (If you are in Midwest, Midatlantic, North, Northeast in USA, then it won't make much difference, as most of us settle near to the USA border anyway in Canada).
2) A little bit hard initially to find job, but once you are fit in, then it's done.

All the best!!

Totally agree,
Had similar thoughts. when I began applying the PR.
The H1 has become such a pain in my family that we fight over it every day ;D

 

[bat001]

thanks alot

CONGRATULATIONS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ;D

 

[Grace1978]

np! and also we had a small discussion already on this topic.

Please refer:

http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/canada-move-discussion-2014-fsw-people-in-usa-on-h1b-t268847.0.html

http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/canada-move-discussion-2014-fsw-people-in-usa-on-h1b-t268847.0.html;msg4009664#msg4009664

Great I will check there, thank you