In recent years, there has been a significant shift in the choice of destination among Indian students seeking higher education. According to a study by the National Foundation for American Policy (NFAP), Canada has emerged as the preferred destination over the United States for Indian students. Let’s explore the reasons behind this trend and its...
Canada—Even More Attractive to Skilled Immigrants as the US Extends its Work Visa Ban The US decision to extend the work visa ban till March 2021 has highlighted the sharp contrast between the immigration systems of the US and Canada. If you are a skilled worker or a student planning to study abroad, then...
Planning to Study or Work Abroad? Learn from Indians and Choose Canada over the US What’s the most important factor that people consider when considering a foreign degree or a foreign job? And the answer is—after my degree or work experience, then what? It’s rare for any youngster to plan to return home immediately...
4 Reasons to Move to Canada as US Election Results Flatter to Deceive on Immigration Reforms The 2019 Express Entry Year-End Report threw up some interesting numbers about Express Entry applicants from the US. Every year, around 10,000 US citizens and permanent residents apply through Express Entry. Between 2017 and 2019, EE applications by...
You might have heard about how Canada has a merit-centric immigration system while the US does not. But what exactly does it mean? The answer lies in the fact that the H-1B visa for skilled workers is a hot and controversial election topic in the US. Asylum for refugees is a social issue with multiple...
With the US closed for immigrants till the end of 2020, what’s the way ahead for US employers? They cannot afford to simply shut shop and wait for 2021 before resuming normal operations. Offshoring, which means moving some operations and processes overseas, is the most obvious solution. And the best offshoring destination for US employers?...
Hit hard by the disruptions caused by the pandemic, international students in the US received a double whammy when the US President announced that international students choosing online classes over in-person classroom instructions will be stripped of their study visas. Following intense criticism, this rule was withdrawn but only for those already studying in the...
The world’s preferred destination for immigrants has decided to restrict issue of new green cardsas well as short-term work permits. Ostensibly aimed at protecting American workers, thisdecision is likely to impact both the US as well as its neighbor Canada for a long time ahead.A quick comparison of immigration-centric responses by Canada and the USA...
