Can anyone help - SHOCKING!!!!

[jovi]

Originally Posted by Charanjit

Hello Jovi,

Thank you for your reply. Have your mirgated to Aust?

Hi Charanjit,

Not yet, I have started my process last month and my agent send my application to ACS for assesment, i think minimum a year will be taken, if my IT profession remains in MODL and CSL list, let see.

Another bad news for IT professionals in Canada " the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP) announced a major change to its popular US H1B Visa Holders category. One occupation—Computer and Information Systems Managers—has been removed from the list of qualifying occupations. That’s the bad news. The good news is the Federal Skilled Worker program remains an attractive Canadian immigration option for Computer and Information Systems Managers currently working in the United States, as well as those working elsewhere in the world".

Now recession of USA is gonna hit Canada at more fast pace than expected.

what about you, are u finished with your process or still in the queue.

[Oggy]

Originally Posted by jovi

Now recession of USA is gonna hit Canada at more fast pace than expected.

I certainly wish I had your crystal ball... I don't think even my financial advisor could call that one right now.

[Charanjit]

Hi..

I just wish everthing goes well for us in Canada. I am trying to get all information I can about where can I live and work. I am not money hungry person but I just need good open area so that I can give space to my kids.. they can go around and have fun in open.
I know everything is not bed of roses but I am a guy who can work hard non-stop
I would like to live little outside town may be in suburbs.. I dnt mind driving few miles to work.

Lets see what comes up... wish I could get more replies how is it for the starters in Canada

Thank you...

[Charanjit]

Hi..

I just wish everthing goes well for us in Canada. I am trying to get all information I can about where can I live and work. I am not money hungry person but I just need good open area so that I can give space to my kids.. they can go around and have fun in open.
I know everything is not bed of roses but I am a guy who can work hard non-stop
I would like to live little outside town may be in suburbs.. I dnt mind driving few miles to work.

Lets see what comes up... wish I could get more replies how is it for the starters in Canada

Thank you...

[Newbie_Can_USA]

Originally Posted by jovi

Hi Charanjit,

Not yet, I have started my process last month and my agent send my application to ACS for assesment, i think minimum a year will be taken, if my IT profession remains in MODL and CSL list, let see.

Another bad news for IT professionals in Canada " the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP) announced a major change to its popular US H1B Visa Holders category. One occupation—Computer and Information Systems Managers—has been removed from the list of qualifying occupations. That’s the bad news. The good news is the Federal Skilled Worker program remains an attractive Canadian immigration option for Computer and Information Systems Managers currently working in the United States, as well as those working elsewhere in the world".

Now recession of USA is gonna hit Canada at more fast pace than expected.

what about you, are u finished with your process or still in the queue.

Okay once more Im a little bit confused. Does Alberta have a US H1B Program that it changed?I thought only the US had a H1B Visa program?Could you please clarify or enlighten us on this?

Secondly, I think you are jumping to conclusions when you say the recession is going to hit Canada. And why?Just because of a change in this program?Again, not sure how you figured this out but Im sure it'd help everyone here understand the reasoning behind this statement.

[jovi]

Originally Posted by Newbie_Can_USA

Okay once more Im a little bit confused. Does Alberta have a US H1B Program that it changed?I thought only the US had a H1B Visa program?Could you please clarify or enlighten us on this?

Secondly, I think you are jumping to conclusions when you say the recession is going to hit Canada. And why?Just because of a change in this program?Again, not sure how you figured this out but Im sure it'd help everyone here understand the reasoning behind this statement.

Ok, Mr. Newbie_Can_USA, for H1B read this "In January of 2009, The Province if Alberta Canada announced that they had officially approved a remarkable program allowing United States H1B holders to gain Canadian Permanent Residency under a fast Track Program, The Program is on a Fast Track and will generally take 12 months for Permanent Residence Status.

1.The Applicant must be currently working in the United States in one of the following temporary skilled worker visa categories: H-1B, H1-B1, H-1C, E-3

2.You must have a minimum of one year of work experience in the United States in one of the qualifying visa categories listed above. "

But unfortunately this is no more, Now lets talk of a U.S. recession's impact on Canada has some north of the border worried about job losses, particularly within the manufacturing sector in Ontario and Quebec. A U.S. recession would pinch Canada -- in particular the manufacturing sector -- since most of its exports of lumber, autos, machinery and petrochemicals are destined for the States.

This news is one of major example of this recession affect in Canada job market, if u can swallow it,i dont understand why people afraid or reluctant to face the reality? This is not conclusion, more to come just be ready!

All the best!

[jovi]

Originally Posted by Charanjit

Hi..

I just wish everthing goes well for us in Canada. I am trying to get all information I can about where can I live and work. I am not money hungry person but I just need good open area so that I can give space to my kids.. they can go around and have fun in open.
I know everything is not bed of roses but I am a guy who can work hard non-stop
I would like to live little outside town may be in suburbs.. I dnt mind driving few miles to work.

Lets see what comes up... wish I could get more replies how is it for the starters in Canada

Thank you...

Charanjit concern of having Car,
1. That cars sold in Canada are between $5000 to $10000 more than the same car in the USA where they get mnufactured, i think this is because of Those costs which are mainly driven by the currency, which affects all parts purchases and the cost of labour. There are also higher logistics costs, higher payroll taxes, higher fuel taxes and property taxes and electrical rates in Canada. so they all accumlate a very very expensive cars in Canada, keep in mind. buying a NEW car is much expensive in Canada than in US but buying a USED car is not much of a difference.

2. Insurance very key factor, I looked into some insurance companies in Ontario is almost $2000 per 6 months, which is too high. And without it dont even think to go on road.

I think Charanjit intially try to live where u can easily catch the train or bus, their are lot of suburbs in big city, just search on the net with "tips for new comers in Canada" and u will find imense info over their. if couldn't let me know i will help u.

[Newbie_Can_USA]

Originally Posted by jovi

Charanjit concern of having Car,
1. That cars sold in Canada are between $5000 to $10000 more than the same car in the USA where they get mnufactured, i think this is because of Those costs which are mainly driven by the currency, which affects all parts purchases and the cost of labour. There are also higher logistics costs, higher payroll taxes, higher fuel taxes and property taxes and electrical rates in Canada. so they all accumlate a very very expensive cars in Canada, keep in mind. buying a NEW car is much expensive in Canada than in US but buying a USED car is not much of a difference.

2. Insurance very key factor, I looked into some insurance companies in Ontario is almost $2000 per 6 months, which is too high. And without it dont even think to go on road.

I think Charanjit intially try to live where u can easily catch the train or bus, their are lot of suburbs in big city, just search on the net with "tips for new comers in Canada" and u will find imense info over their. if couldn't let me know i will help u.

Thanks for providing us with the descriptioin of the H1B program as it applies to the PR application. I was not under H1B so this is good information.

Now for the recession heading to the US, it already affected Canada back in May-July when Canada lost 100K jobs mostly in the auto sector. I believe I provided a link at that time on the report that stated that most of the job losses were in the automotive sector and the rest of the sectors such as finance remained stable.

I dont think you need to BOLD my name and have a 30 font size just to answer simple questions that ask for clarification to your posts. This is a forum and its collaborative and there are always questions about posts since not everyone has the same background as you. We all learn from each other here. Of course, as seen from your previous posts, most people can easily see that you tend to concentrate on the negative (the glass being half empty).

I commend Charanjit on having the "right frame of mnd" and for preparing himself for reality (and not expecting a bed or roses upon his entry).

Thanks for your clarification.

[Charanjit]

Hello Friends (Newbie, Jovi and others)...

We are all on this forum for a common cause and that is to know about Canada (and way to over common issues like job, housing and getting settle with) and way I can get help from senior guys like you to get more information.

I am planning to come alone first and look for Job in Ontario (Toronto and GTA) first.. Also I am thinking of living in Brampton (I heard it is really good place outside city with pleasing people around). Any suggestion which is best and cheap place to live outside town with all facilities like hospital, schools and shopping area??.. where I can find job also?

I have registered (sent my resume) with few consultants over the net and phone about the job and I have been contacted by few...Also I would check on renting some cheap hotel from Internet for about month. Once I get use to my surroundings then I may move to some rented room for about 250$ to 400$ (Month) maybe share with some and find any job comes my way.

What I wanted to know that will I require Social Security Number at the earliest of that it would be also be one of the factors required to get job?? Am i right??? Please let me know? Also I heard are schooling free for children between 4 to 10 Grade.. Please correct me if I am wrong?? . I also read some where that some schools provide fee reduction??

Hope I am not asking for so much information.. as this forum/Wesite is only place where I am getting more information than any website.

Regards

Charanjit

[Newbie_Can_USA]

Originally Posted by Charanjit

Hello Friends (Newbie, Jovi and others)...

We are all on this forum for a common cause and that is to know about Canada (and way to over common issues like job, housing and getting settle with) and way I can get help from senior guys like you to get more information.

I am planning to come alone first and look for Job in Ontario (Toronto and GTA) first.. Also I am thinking of living in Brampton (I heard it is really good place outside city with pleasing people around). Any suggestion which is best and cheap place to live outside town with all facilities like hospital, schools and shopping area??.. where I can find job also?

NB: I was in the same situation as you. I came on my own, knew no one in Canada (let alone Toronto) and I used the map to figure out where I want to live. I knew I wanted to be in the city since I didnt have a car and I had heard public transportation could get time consuming if I lived outside the city. So I would start by figuring out where exactly you want to live (top 3 areas). You have already figured out Brampton, which is a good start for you but key is to find how to get to Toronto from Brampton if you find a job in the city. Think slightly ahead, it helps.

I have registered (sent my resume) with few consultants over the net and phone about the job and I have been contacted by few...Also I would check on renting some cheap hotel from Internet for about month. Once I get use to my surroundings then I may move to some rented room for about 250$ to 400$ (Month) maybe share with some and find any job comes my way.

NB: Seems like you are doing better than most on getting calls back from consultants. Hotels would be expensive unless you move into a dump, which I do not recommend. I think how and where you live will inherently affect your attitude so keep that in mind. I understand not having a job (I still dont have one) and saving your $$ but dont sacrifice your attitude for $$. Staying positive is key!

What I wanted to know that will I require Social Security Number at the earliest of that it would be also be one of the factors required to get job?? Am i right??? Please let me know? Also I heard are schooling free for children between 4 to 10 Grade.. Please correct me if I am wrong?? . I also read some where that some schools provide fee reduction??

NB: SIN is necessary for someone to start working. It doesnt take much time to be frank. I went to the designated office, with my passport and my PR card and it took me 15 minutes to get registered (took a month for the SIN card to reach me). So think ahead again and apply for the OHIP, SIN, Drivers Lic immediately since these cards take time in reaching you. PR card is what the employers will ask you for when you are interviewing (theyll ask you if you have a PR card). I would not know about schools so maybe some other members can jump in here.

Hope I am not asking for so much information.. as this forum/Wesite is only place where I am getting more information than any website.

NB: Keep asking questions....no question is a dumb question...I have been there and done that after arriving and the more information you have the better...



Regards

Charanjit

Stay positive!

Also, use the SEARCH function on this site for answers to some questions. (like sites to look for job, sites to look for apartments etc). This will help you save time and you can focus on your job search.