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Canadian Immigration Consultants
Member, Association Of Immigration Counsel of Canada
How does
H1B compare with Canadian
permanent residence
We have compiled the following table of comparison between H1B status
and Canadian residence status. This information is collected from feedback we have received from many of our clients who currently hold
an H1B status.
| H1B status |
Canadian permanent residence |
| "Can not change my sponsoring
employer leaving me with very little negotiating power and in some cases other
abuses of this power" |
Free to move
between jobs and locations. Even work on contract as a consultant which could result
in tax benefits.
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| "In case of getting laid off,
or the company closing down, have to leave US within a few days. (out of status
problems)" |
Free to find
another job. While unemployed, unemployment insurance is a strong "safety
net".
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| "Have a strong desire to start
my own business. Unable to do so." |
Individuals
can commence their businesses by registering with the Ministry of Consumer Relations
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| Many (and that equates to thousands) of
individuals face the risk of going back to their home country if their Green Card is not
approved before the 6 year limit on H1s expires. |
No such
risk. At the very outset, new immigrants receive a permanent residence visa (very
similar to the US green card).
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| Can not sponsor dependents
other than spouse. |
Once you
are a permanent resident, you can sponsor other family members who are dependent on you
(parents, etc.) |
| If I travel internationally
or to my home country, face renewal risk when returning. |
Permanent
residence allows you to travel as frequently as you wish. (as long as the 6 month
requirement is met). |
| If spouse wishes to work,
she has to arrange for sponsorship from potential employers; thus creating a barrier to
finding employment. |
Spouse can
legally work in Canada. No permits or authorizations needed. |
| Citizenship - is a looong
wait. First the green card and then many more years to citizenship. |
3 years of
residence in Canada, entitles you to apply for citizenship. |
| Careers - plenty of job
opportunities in the country, but I cant benefit from them. (see changing jobs above). |
Over 20,000
jobs vacant in the Canadian hi-tech sector. Abundance of hitech areas,
including "Silicon Valley North".
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