Moving to America
Posted: Thu Sep 10, 2009 6:34 pm
Something I've strongly considered for years now is possibly moving to America.
Now I've finally done some reading and it sounds as though it's going to be a lot harder than I thought. From what I understand an H1A and H1B work visa is about the only way I'll make it (I have no close family and no love interest).
H1A = Masters degree or higher
H1B = Masters degree equivelant experience or higher
I have no post secondary education but almost 10 years of professional development experience.
I was under the impression that I.T shortages in Canada/USA meant individuals with my background had an easy time moving here or there.
I'm tired of Canadian winters and lack of innovation - especially in my city - hence the drive to move - I'm thinking California would be awesome.
Does anyone know of any exceptions made for I.T employees? SImilar to say Canadian retiree's that move down or wealthly businessmen, etc?
I have gogled and read everything of relevance on the USCIS web site.
Any advice?
Cheers,
Alex
Now I've finally done some reading and it sounds as though it's going to be a lot harder than I thought. From what I understand an H1A and H1B work visa is about the only way I'll make it (I have no close family and no love interest).
H1A = Masters degree or higher
H1B = Masters degree equivelant experience or higher
I have no post secondary education but almost 10 years of professional development experience.
I was under the impression that I.T shortages in Canada/USA meant individuals with my background had an easy time moving here or there.
I'm tired of Canadian winters and lack of innovation - especially in my city - hence the drive to move - I'm thinking California would be awesome.
Does anyone know of any exceptions made for I.T employees? SImilar to say Canadian retiree's that move down or wealthly businessmen, etc?
I have gogled and read everything of relevance on the USCIS web site.
Any advice?
Cheers,
Alex