H1-B VISA |
PERMANENT RESIDENCY VISA
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Visa holder has to leave US if he/she has been laid-off or if the company
closes down.
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Residents are free to take their own time to find another job.
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Visa holders have to go back to their country if their Green Cards are not
applied before the 6 year limit on H1-Bs expires.
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Residents receive a Permanent Residency Visa which is similar to US Green Card
when they land in Canada .
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Visa holders face visa renewal risk when returning from traveling to another
country.
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Residents are allowed to travel as frequently as they wish.
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Visa holder cannot change his/her sponsoring employer.
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Residents can change employers and locations at any time.
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| Visa holders are not permitted to start their own
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Residents can own businesses of their choice.
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| Visa holders cannot sponsor dependents other than
spouse or children.
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Residents can sponsor other family members also who are dependent upon them.
(parents, brothers, sisters)
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Spouse of visa holder has to arrange for sponsorship from potential employers
to work in US.
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Spouse of resident also receives a Permanent Residency Visa. Therefore he/she
is also free to work anywhere in Canada .
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Visa holders have to wait a long time to get citizenship.
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Residents only need 3 years of residence in Canada which entitles them to apply
for citizenship.
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Note: Any persons in the process of applying for US Green Card should note that they could still apply for Canadian Permanent Residency Visa as a back up. If for any reason they do not get their US Green Card they could move to Canada with their Permanent Residency Visa.
