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[navinball]

Architecture is a regulated profession. Just like Doctors. I don't how she could be that unaware about it. Middle-eastern, Indian, etc architectural requirements are very different from what you see in US, EU. Middle-East also allows Dentists, Doctors from India to carry out license-exempt work too, doesn't mean Doctors from India can practice in Canada without bridging.

It is very very weird to not know this. I mean, did she never even Googled "how to become an architect as a foriegner in canada". Literally, the FAQ snippet says:

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Information you need to know to work as an Architect
1. Hold a degree in Architecture.
2. Assess your competence against the Canadian Standards of Practice.
3. Have practiced for at least seven of the past ten years in a foreign jurisdiction.
4. Achieve Canadian Architectural Certification Board (CACB) certification.
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I guess, we should start blaming IRCC for not teaching her "Google 101".

This is seeping into other areas as well. Apparently PEO has sent letters asking some software engineers to remove engineer from their title. Scumbags. No wonder people jump to usa at the first opportunity.

 

[iSaidGoodDay]

This is seeping into other areas as well. Apparently PEO has sent letters asking some software engineers to remove engineer from their title. Scumbags. No wonder people jump to usa at the first opportunity.

Wut da foot! https://www.egbc.ca/Registration/Individual-Registrants/How-to-Apply/Professional-Registration/Engineer-First-Time-Applying-in-Canada/Software-Engineering-Applicants#regulation-software-engineering

You were not joking!

 

[GandiBaat]

But there's another side to Canada that most don't look into. I talk to a lot of private equity folks, VCs, etc - there's a demand for creators. There's a lot of money and a lot less number of people to help Canadian economy grow based on this private equity surplus. Sure, there are a lot of idea folks who "wants to build the next Facebook", but very little number of IPO or $100mm+ scale capable people.

If your brother can create something, Canada with it's insane PE flow can be the perfect place. I've friends who landed in 2021 and are making $500k+ through businesses and side hustles. After all the future is solopreneurship.

Look, anyone who has EVER tried to raise capital in India knows how STUPIDLY hard it is to do it. North America, however is sloshing with capital. Literally. So yeah, if you want to setup a business, nowhere is better than north america. Expect perhaps for China but... you don't start business in China, China starts business in YOU!

 

[GandiBaat]

This is seeping into other areas as well. Apparently PEO has sent letters asking some software engineers to remove engineer from their title. Scumbags. No wonder people jump to usa at the first opportunity.

There is a simple way out... Use technologist in title. Or developer. Or simply Dev. No one in Software line gives two shits about titles. I had the title Managing Director when I worked in banking sector... I never managed nor directed anything. It was just a way to make sure bank pays me my salary at that scale. Thats it.

EGBC want to keep engineer? Let them shove engineer in their arse.

 

[GandiBaat]

Wut da foot! https://www.egbc.ca/Registration/Individual-Registrants/How-to-Apply/Professional-Registration/Engineer-First-Time-Applying-in-Canada/Software-Engineering-Applicants#regulation-software-engineering

You were not joking!

Yeah I went to their hookup Meetups once. Old white lady plus weird folks. Pizza was good!

Push comes to shove, I will remove E of my SDE in linkedin. It will just be SD. EGBC is not going to sit in the interview.

 

[GandiBaat]

Architecture is a regulated profession. Just like Doctors. I don't how she could be that unaware about it. Middle-eastern, Indian, etc architectural requirements are very different from what you see in US, EU. Middle-East also allows Dentists, Doctors from India to carry out license-exempt work too, doesn't mean Doctors from India can practice in Canada without bridging.

It is very very weird to not know this. I mean, did she never even Googled "how to become an architect as a foriegner in canada". Literally, the FAQ snippet says:

Its a Punjabi / Gujju thing. They will do anything their neighbour does. If neighbour is sending his kid to swimming, they will send the kid to swimming. Neighbour gets a Nokia N65? They will get Nokia N65. Neighbour gets 5-series, they will get 5-series. Neighbour builds one more storey, they will build one more storey. Neighbour jumps in a ditch, they will jump in the ditch. You can literally start a genocide by shooting with a fake gun. They will get a real one and will shoot the first person they see.

Truely the doers! Do first think later.

 

[OneStepAtATime]

She also writes:
>but then doesn't seem to do anything to stop qualified professionals from being treated with disdain.

This self-vicitimization is bad. No one is stopping her from getting regulated.

Btw, the newcomer welcome programs for PRs specifically talk about these regulated professionals and ask us to check what we need before arrival to get a role in our fields.



But there's another side to Canada that most don't look into. I talk to a lot of private equity folks, VCs, etc - there's a demand for creators. There's a lot of money and a lot less number of people to help Canadian economy grow based on this private equity surplus. Sure, there are a lot of idea folks who "wants to build the next Facebook", but very little number of IPO or $100mm+ scale capable people.

If your brother can create something, Canada with it's insane PE flow can be the perfect place. I've friends who landed in 2021 and are making $500k+ through businesses and side hustles. After all the future is solopreneurship.



It is arguable how talented PhDs really are as academicians are often not talented. I think the biggest problem with Canada is that they've been attracting the mediocre class of the world so far. The culture seems very laid back which feels iffy for anyone talented to work with (slow growth == low comp growth).

I generally agree with her experience that she writes about except the fact that she did not know her profession is regulated here and that she'll have to take a hit pay and career wise.

PM-ing you about more information on those solepreneurship thing. Me (and brother) are very new to all this and I'd like to hear more positive/good ideas because so far I've only heard the bad.

Please do share more about the demand for creators, it's so rare to hear something so positive about the country in this thread. I'm sure everyone would like to learn more.

 

[Windsor37]

Nice to hear you're doing well. I'm still Alberta but probably moving to US later this year. Canada just ain't doing it for me sadly.

Best of luck in Canada mate.

You ain't gonna wait for citizenship? considering to do the same, but after citizenship.

 

[dankboi]

@dankboi Dankie, please bless me man, my background check is taking too long- if you pray for me, it might help. I even changed my profile flag to Union Jack for good luck

with union jack you'll attract more traps

 

[dankboi]

@dankboi @ImpatientKangaroo how have you been mate? I believe you are both settled in Canada by now

oooh back

oh yes, London, ON. kangru in alberta i believe

 

[Windsor37]

Wow, good luck on that GC, although I've been reading the transition times, it seems you need at least 3 years to properly transition from H1B to EB-2. Unless you managed to convince your employer to sponsor you as a direct EB-2, in which case, that would be awesome. Personally, I look at the citizenship as more of a safety net just in case the US won't work out, besides 3 years shouldn't be too long. I'm almost a year here now, so 2 to go.

 

[Rach WLT]

There is no definition of serious disease in this law. What is serious disease? Devil only knows and it can be challenged in court of law. You will have to look at its implications based on previous decisions. Ask some lawyer. BTW, if you select it as yes, you are going to get a PFL. Its not end of the world but answering PFL is hard and best done by a lawyer.

Basically, Canada does not want a person with a serious disease but they are too prude to define what is serious. They think it is common sense -- which is ... really not so common.

BTW, do tell panel Dr about it. I think they will ask under "immune diseases". Graves is an auto immune disease.

Thanks for the reply. This is for anyone in a similar situation as me.

i just checked with a panel doctor who did my medical examination. According to him, my condition is under control and this is not a life threatening disease. He advised me I can declare no for that question.

 

[GandiBaat]

Thanks for the reply. This is for anyone in a similar situation as me.

i just checked with a panel doctor who did my medical examination. According to him, my condition is under control and this is not a life threatening disease. He advised me I can declare no for that question.

There are comparable diseases :
1. I know folks with diabetes have not ticked it. Do confirm in medical threads though.

So yeah, Dr. May be right. Do not tick it.

 

[kanwar144]

hi , can get the link that is pasted in the GC key to view your uploaded application and download the documents .I am unable to find that link

 

[RSub]

Yeah it seems timelines are the same. Google says 10-24 months in general but 16-18 months would be typical. So if I get 36 months outside of Canada, and assume 18 months for EB2 processing, I should really shoot my shot a year into L1 at the latest.

I've begun applying for diversity visa on the side lol.


I guess consular is the one where you gotta go back to your home country and file? Then no, I'll remain in the US the whole time.

Long story short I lead multiple high value projects in a strategic US corporation. My projects are my own and they're highly technical so both "business" and "research" apply. I'll first ask the company to sponsor me directly but if not, the kind of letters I can get from the company should be enough to convince USCIS that it'd be in their interest to try and keep me in the US. I also have other strong and relevant credentials (degrees, publications, experience etc.). If I need to write proposals that's easy too, considering what I already do.

My tip to you, go seek an legal advice from an Asian or non-American attorney for filing your GC. There are tons in Seattle and SFO. Of course, read the reviews. They will get what you want. If you work with American-born attorney, then I am sure you will never get things done quickly. A simple mistake will restart the whole process. So make sure you do everything right at the first filing.