Immigration Forum / Canada / July 2006

I suspect if you are in IT, you may have a better chance, slightly
better -- than people in certain other fields.

We are not waiting for the lobby elevator as you saying goes.  And you
would be a little upset too if you wasted savings and two years of your
life on nothing.

We are returning to the USA, where people [most of the time] are given a
fair chance at positions they are qualified for, and national origin
isn't held as the holy grail to getting a decent job.

In the past 2 or 3 months, my partner has heard back from several
employers in the USA -- and talked with a few by phone for 20 - 30 min.
He has two open offers for part time and freelance work when he returns,
and he's also under consideration for several quality full time
positions.

It's only while we've been in Canada, that he's been ignored.

We came here with the idea that he'd definitely expect lower pay and a
less fancy position in his field, or a related field, this for the
priviledge of living in Canada.  However, that wasn't to be.

I don't doubt that the Canadian immigration and/or work permit
experience works for some ---- but most of these people have prearranged
employment or are very lucky, know someone, or are in a field with a
dire shortage of talent.

People should be given real advice and real facts before they uproot
their lives.  Something lacking at the offices of the immigration
"professionals" [aka   lawyers, ] whom charge thousands to process
applications for work permits and permanent residence applications.

It's only fair that newcomers and those considering get the real
story....rather than inflated hopes and rosey scanarios.

I think the Globe and Mail  news article of July 2006   says a lot about
how difficult it really is.  At some point, you have to wonder if the
"deck" is stacked against you.  And it is for most people who come to
Canada, without prearranged, guaranteed employment.

Canada is a wonderful country, and I love many things about it.  I still
believe it is one of the two best nations on earth [USA and Canada]  but
it's really only a good place to visit or have a vacation home.

Yes, Canada does allow many immigrants in, and should be commended for
this. ....  however it has a lot of work to do as far as making sure
these people get a fair chance at employment where they are qualified.

I still think Canada is great as a tourist destination too....and I'd
recommend anyone who could afford to, to have a vacation home in one of
the beautiful provinces here.

David

If you're referring to me, yes, I do rather like it! I'll stay. :-)

I could not agree more. There are those that talk, and those that do.
99% [1] of all people you come across who talk about moving to another
country are just time wasters who will blow hot air all day long.

They never really intend to do it and will blame all manner of things
for holding them back. "My job is secure right now.", "I need to take
care of my third cousin", "I have an ingrowing toenail", blah blah blah.

These people convince themselves that they are bold enough, but never
did because of an outside interferance. :-) They are also the kind of
people who "could have" written a best selling book, but didn't.

[1] Statistic provided by the ministry of thin air. [2]
[2] Still, that's how it seems to me from all the people I have spoken
to all of my life about emigration.