New to Visa and what it entails

[appleblossom 2,445]

27 minutes ago, Zidane2 said:

I see most likely I'll try and migrate to a different county and work there for a few years, so far most people I talk to in the tech field here said the same thing the tech field in Jamaica is terrible so they told me either go to Canada and work for a few years or UK and then they try for USA, and what is OPT?

 

You'd have the same thing in Canada - for you to get a work permit, the employer has to first apply for something called a LMIA, and that costs them $1000, and to get it they have to prove there are no Canadians to do the job. So you'll still need to work for a few years first I'd imagine, I just can't see any Canadian employer going through all that to try and hire you if you don't have experience. 

 

No idea on UK though. 

Edited September 13 by appleblossom

[Zidane2 0]

31 minutes ago, appleblossom said:

 

You'd have the same thing in Canada - for you to get a work permit, the employer has to first apply for something called a LMIA, and that costs them $1000, and to get it they have to prove there are no Canadians to do the job. So you'll still need to work for a few years first I'd imagine, I just can't see any Canadian employer going through all that to try and hire you if you don't have experience. 

 

No idea on UK though. 

true for Canada, and tbh maybe I luck out and get an offer from the work and travel visa during my years of study I intend to go to USA in the summer during my time at school and I hope during that time I can find some job willing to sponsor me

Edited September 13 by Zidane2

[SalishSea 17,801]

3 minutes ago, Zidane2 said:

true for Canada, and tbh maybe I luck out and get an offer from the work and travel visa during my years of study I intend to go to USA in the summer during my time at school and I hope during that time I can find some job willing to sponsor me

How?  Do you have a B visa?

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On 9/13/2024 at 12:24 PM, SalishSea said:

How?  Do you have a B visa?

sorry for the late reply I reached the comment limit but I am not applying for any tourist visa but J1, I can travel the country legal for a period of time while attending school so I have a better chance of getting a job offer that way

Edited September 14 by Zidane2

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23 hours ago, Zidane2 said:

sorry for the late reply I reached the comment limit but I am not applying for any tourist visa but J1, I can travel the country legal for a period of time while attending school so I have a better chance of getting a job offer that way

Yes, J1 - H1B - GC is a pretty normal path for a professional. I know few people who went this route.