I know people who spend a few years working remotely for a US company while 'waiting their turn' to be able to actually go to US. Meanwhile I got invited to ap

I know people who spend a few years working remotely for a US company while 'waiting their turn' to be able to actually go to US. Meanwhile I got invited to apply for a provincial process (Canada) while still living in Brazil, and both processes (provincial nomination + permanent residency) were easy, transparent, and I guess quick?