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The Breithaupt Block Phase III | 11 fl | U/C
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02-11-2020, 01:22 PM
(02-11-2020, 01:15 PM)robdrimmie Wrote:
(02-11-2020, 12:59 PM)Spokes Wrote: That's really interesting.  Are work visas that much harder to get in the US?

Yes. Most non-resident Americans who work in tech come in on H1-B visas which have been difficult to get since the late 90s. The current political landscape makes it even more difficult for workers to enter the States, and it makes it harder for tech companies to recruit folks who dislike the current government.

Not only the the scarcity of the H-1B visas, but also the long-term issue. The path to a green card is quite onerous so basically it's difficult to settle for the long term, and at some point you will not get H-1B renewals any more. In Canada, the Express Entry program for permanent residency works at (comparatively) lightning speed to give qualified applicants the peace of mind of permanent residency.
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RE: The Breithaupt Block Phase III | 10 fl | U/C - by tomh009 - 02-11-2020, 01:22 PM
RE: City of Kitchener Official Plan - by jeffster - 03-11-2019, 07:55 PM
RE: City of Kitchener Official Plan - by Spokes - 03-11-2019, 10:51 PM
RE: City of Kitchener Official Plan - by tomh009 - 03-12-2019, 10:26 AM

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