Coming to America!.....and/or Canada

Hi guys,

My apologies in advance as I realise this isn't directly related to IT jobs as such but more to do with the overall process of working in America and/or Canada.

I am currently living in the UK and I've always entertained the idea of working in the US or Canada for a year or two (or possibly more) and I'm starting to think about it more seriously now. Please could anyone out there who is clued up on immigration etc. advise me on how I would go about first and foremost getting over there (visa's required etc.) as well as how to make the most of it once I'm over there (job wise, socially etc.).

Obviously I'm well aware of the immigration restrictions in place in today’s age and it seems near enough impossible to get over there but I just wondered whether there was anyone out there with some real world experience of the aforementioned situation that could give me a bit of helpful advice.

Many thanks

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GT-Rob

From the people I have talked to, Canada is much easier to immigrate to (especially quebec for some reason). Canada is also much easier to get a passport (just have to live here for 3 years).

I am sure there are others on here who have been through the process though that can help you better.

kingpeter

Thanks for the response!

Stupidly I posted this prior to searching the boards. If anyone reads this and is looking for the same or similar information I would recommend checking out the following post.

http://www.techexams.net/forums/viewtopic.php?t=31283

UnixGuy

yes I am clued about it.

Everything you need to know about Canada is here:

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/index.asp

and regarding US, see this topic:

http://techexams.net/forums/viewtopic.php?t=39253

laidbackfreak

im currently going through the immigration hell of oz....

i find this site is pretty useful (not just for oz) has loads of faq... and loads of peeps who can help n support you through it all...

http://britishexpats.com/forum/

Jamie132st

Hey buddy,

I am a canadian, and I live in the UK. I have been here for the last 7 years, and I am planning to go back pretty soon. I have found that the IT jobs in Canada, well Vancouver are much better paided. Anyways what part of Canada are you fixing to relocate to? I think a good place to start would be Alberta, I remember not too long ago they had a huge need for people because alot of the city workers have moved to the north of the province because of the jobs in the oil industry, you must have heard something on the news about it. Check out the website below......And for all of you Brits that read this, please save me a job!!!!!

http://www.albertacanada.com/immigration/

Good luck to you.

BradleyHU

first thing i thought of when i saw the thread title...

one of my favorite movies by the way...i know it line for line...

ladiesman217

Jamie132st wrote:

Hey buddy,

I am a canadian, and I live in the UK. I have been here for the last 7 years, and I am planning to go back pretty soon. I have found that the IT jobs in Canada, well Vancouver are much better paided. Anyways what part of Canada are you fixing to relocate to? I think a good place to start would be Alberta, I remember not too long ago they had a huge need for people because alot of the city workers have moved to the north of the province because of the jobs in the oil industry, you must have heard something on the news about it. Check out the website below......And for all of you Brits that read this, please save me a job!!!!!

http://www.albertacanada.com/immigration/

Good luck to you.

Any job site you can recommend? Is it possible to find a visa sponsor in canada?

arvalea

kingpeter, Jamie132st

Guys can you tell me what's wrong with IT job's in the UK, please?
I thinked about getting IT job in the USA too and has been create a post here, but I'm in Russia now... And I thought that UK is pretty much country too. Am I wrong? Sorry if my questions are silly but it's really interesting for me.
Thank you.

GT-Rob

ladiesman:

These are the few common ones in Alberta (where I am now)

www.workopolis.ca
www.monster.ca

nel

BradleyHU wrote:

first thing i thought of when i saw the thread title...

one of my favorite movies by the way...i know it line for line...

hahah... "Your royal p*nis is clean"

....80's classic

billybob01

I am in the UK and still waiting for my interview after 4 years waiting, due to the idiots at the British Consulate who are 4 years behind schedule. I have gone for permanant residency to Canada, and this is why it`s taking a long time. But i have had an email to say that my application has finally being processed.

ladiesman217

GT-Rob wrote:

ladiesman:

These are the few common ones in Alberta (where I am now)

www.workopolis.ca
www.monster.ca

thanks GT-Rob!

Canadian or American?

kingpeter

Lol BradleyHU I'm glad you picked up on it! Great film!