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I am a beneficiary of such a program in Canada called Express Entry. I quit my H1B job in US and is currently working in Canada and my Permanent residence proce
by throwaway2017ab 10y ago
I am a beneficiary of such a program in Canada called Express Entry. I quit my H1B job in US and is currently working in Canada and my Permanent residence process is in progress. I expect to get it within an year. I was selected based on my skills rather than my luck(H1B lottery) Canada's express entry system is a skill based immigration system. I think Australia's is similar. Under the Canada's system, the visa is not tied to the employer and if you have the skills(express entry point system), you get permanent residence.
- eli_gottlieb 10y agoFor those wondering how Canada's system works (I've been looking into it), you get points based on the following simple factors: * Age * Language skills (English and French, measured via standardized exams) * Level of education * Level of education and/or job experience in Canada * Job offer * Desired destination to live in (easier to move if you want to go somewhere underpopulated) * Personal savings to prevent you becoming a burden If you get enough points, they invite you to obtain Canadian permanent residency. If you don't, you can still get a work visa, work for a while, and re-apply later. Compared to the US immigration system, it's freakishly straightforward and reasonable. New Zealand is even simpler: they'll just start your residency process based on the mere existence of a job offer and a few checkboxes regarding age, language, and education. They've got a whole "Move to New Zealand" website now, with pretty pictures, clear instructions, and government webpages bragging about their high quality-of-life. It really leaves one thinking, wow, this is what a First World country acts like.