Anyone able to advise on US to Canada moves?

Specifics:

Looking to better understand what real cash flow looks like at ~40% tax but with all the benefits thereof.

Salary expectations: USD to CAD conversion of my current rate is ~310 CAD… but seems that’s a crazy outlier up there.

Can the spouse of someone on a temp work visa work too?

Does time spent on a temp visa count towards the 3 year requirement for naturalization?

If you could pick, pros and cons of Vancouver v Montreal?

like
Posting as :
works at
You are currently posting as works at

Don’t expect the same range of salaries in Canada. There are a few opportunities, but lot of competition as well in Canada. Vancouver is expensive but mimics Seattle and Montreal you need French. I see a lot of new companies setting up their base in both cities. Extra tax you pay will be compensated with free health for whole family. Spouse will receive a open work permit and can work for any employer. All the time you spend in Canada will be counted for PR and Citizenship.

likeuplifting

I wish I could double star this

like

Salaries are about half of US salaries. Montreal is a beautiful city but you must speak French to really build your brand. Good luck!

likehelpful

Wow, half. I know cost of living is about 25% less but that’s a big haircut.

C’est bon alors que ma famille est française 😉

We moved almost 2+ years ago from US, first to Montreal and then to Toronto. Toronto salaries are higher and there are definitely more opportunities there compared to Montreal. DM if you'd like to know more about the move experience. Happy to help.

likeuplifting

Did this exact move last year.
Taxes are on the higher side here, but not so much if you already stay in cities like New York / SFO. the taxes do pay for your free(but slower) healthcare in the country for you and your family, childcare benefits/credits.

Salaries in Canada are not as high as the US, but if you do an intra company transfer, you are likely to be given an equivalent CAD salary (100k CAD for your 100k USD). it is lower in absolute terms, but can help you sustain similar lifestyles.

Yes on the spousal visa. You would be eligible to apply for the PR/permanent residence in about a year after your move through express entry/TR to PR programs. And you stay in the country will count towards eventual citizenship.

You could also apply for a PR (via express entry) from the US and move directly on a PR to the country.

uplifting

Appreciate that insight ❤️

Related Posts

If one more person says that I should know everything about taxes because I’m an accountant I’m going to scream

likefunny
like

Guys I am getting 18lpa+2 Jb ....but I am thinking of taking fidelity offer for 23.5 and grade 5.

I am choosing fidelity because IBM is having bond of 2 yrs for 2 lakh joining bonus...and hike is very less in IBM.

Do you think I am choosing right,can anyone tell if IBM is better than fidelity and why?

likesmart

Hi!! How much do mid level associates make at DeBraw (Amsterdam)? Thank you!!

like

How is BNP Paribas as a company for a senior BA with yoe 6 years ? Heard a lot about good WLB , but also got to know that yearly hikes are not good enough. Are all this factor depends on your team which I will be joining ? Is it worth choosing BNP Paribas over Big4 like PwC and EY ?

like

Salary for a CA fresher in TIAA India as an internal control analyst

Yoe 4.5
Frontend dev
Offers
Accenture -16.5lpa
PwC - 13.5lpa
Help me decide please folks
Also, how to ask for offer revision please suggest.

like

How does contract to hire work? If I’m offered $37/hr on w2 for 3 months and then possibly a permanent position, how much can I expect to get annually as a full time company employee as a BI data analyst II? I have a M.S. and certificates in DA but this will be my first job as DA.
I prefer working for what is offered on contract without negotiating, and then negotiate when I transition into the company itself so I have a better chance of getting the contract position and show my skills.

like

Why are some people willing to do anything / obsessed about getting the green card in the U.S.?

When I asked them, they usually say they like American lifestyle. I love lifestyle in France, but I was in France, I was OK if I can't stay. Just trying to understand here so that I can have more empathy.

like

What should be average salary for a .net Senior Software Architect having 17 years of experience?

like

Started as a fresher in Capgemini with 6.8LPA. I switched to PwC few Months back.

CCTC in PwC AC : 11lpa with 2.10YOE.
Oracle Practice - Fusion Technical Developer

Is this package good enough or I'm underpaid and need to make another switch?
Your comments.

like

Hi fishes,

Need your opinion.

Working for
Wipro as azure data engineer in Spark, Hive, Azure ADF, ADB etc.

Current CTC: 17.5 LPA

Total YOE: 11 years

Relevant exp in big data: 6 yrs

Relevant exp in Azure: 2+ yrs

Got offer from Atos of 26.4 LPA. Is this a good offer? or Shall I search other job at 30+ LPA?

Getting calls from some product companies like JPMorgan Chase Chubb. How much can I expect from these product companies?

Wipro Infosys Tata Consultancy IBM Capgemini Cognizant Accenture India

like

Wipro or coforge both offering 37 lpa. Yoe 12. Which one should I choose?

like

Hello Guys,
Please share your valuable honest feedback. This will help me decide. This is first switch actually. If you know any thing about these two companies.

1. Koch Business Solutions (19 fixed)
2. Cerner (21 Fixed + Variable)

like

My Current CTC is 18.5 LPA. YoE 12yrs.
How much CTC can I ask during an HR interview for a bigdata engineer in UST global. What should be the expected CTC per current standard. Dear fishes, please help.

like

Looking to move to usa with visa sponsorship any opportunity's.

like

2yrs in the managerial role, my gross salary is shy of 100K, am i fairy compensated in GTA market for Financial Analysis Manager?
working in Fortune 100 company.

like

What is Accenture entry level salary for a consultant ? 80 Base + Bonus ?

like

I have about $60k sitting in a savings account that I need to invest. I already max out my Roth IRA, Roth 401K, and HSA every year. I’ve been nervous to invest it because I can’t decide if I should stick to ETFs or invest in something more risky. Any suggestions on potentially good investments?

like

I almost got out of Pharma... A CD from a Consumer agency doing solid work reached out, and I was so excited thinking I could finally do the kind of work I love. Then they told me they will fill the position with a current employee. I played it cool, but I can’t deny I felt frustrated. I don’t wanna do healthcare, but it seems like it’s the only thing available in NYC nowadays. I also don’t have many connections in this city. So, IF you need an ACD/Art (full-time or FL-to-perm), let’s chat! 🙌🏻

likesmart

More Posts

Adhura hai koi sapna, yaan koi armaan sawar lenge. Hum bhi engineer hai sahib kuch na kuch jugaad laga lenge 🤑

Kahan hai meri desi co-founders!!!

like

Winter pants and boots you would recommend for men and women?

like

Hey Mates,

There are talks of focusing on talent retention & offering competitive pay in meetings by Higher Leadership so
Is there any salary correction actually happening for current employees or some salary equity policy being made?

like

Yes! AMC up 20% today which means I’m now only down 10%. lol. Diamond.....hands? 🤷‍♂️

funnylike

Can we start a thread of the most toxic firms? Include firm name, location, and department (if this was a large company).

like

Cognizant Hi, I'm having interview in soprasteria for dot net developer. I'm having 5.9 yrs experience. Anybody know what will be the interview process, how many rounds & will it be difficult or medium? I'm currently working in cognizant with 6.2 as CTC. Pls don't ask about my CCTC as I'm not in right frame of mind. I was cheated here and desparate to move. Currently holding tcs offer of 9.7. So, how much can I ask here if selected for my tech & experience. Tata consultancy sevices Infosys Wipro IBM

Anyone from Toronto ?

like

Hi everyone! I’m reaching out to see if anyone here has had any experiences with the trainings offered through “The Catalyst Effect”? If so, how were they received? Were there any noticeable changes in the behaviors, etc of the attendees? Thanks in advance!

like

Has anyone here received The SAM Implementer certification through ServiceNow? I was easily able to get the Admin cert but am having a difficult time with this exam.

helpful

What’s going on with those LinkedIn job opportunities right now??? Has anyone gotten one lately? What did they say? I’ve gotten one job opportunity through LinkedIn, while freelancing, so far.

like

Kpmg is looking for people with Cloud security experience (2+ YOE), if you’re interested let me know

like

Hi team, my current is 17 having 11 years experience. What is the expected salaryin current market for java, spring boot, microservice, docker, k8s basic aws and angular. Please genuine answer

likefunny

Is there a special title at your company for a Project Manager that works on product development and not an IT project manager?

An example might include launching a new product from conception through form writing, rating, filing, programming, training, and implementation, or the transfer of products from an acquisitions writing company to ours.

like
like

I already am a CFP, now thinking about getting the RICP. Who has it? What's the study time required?

like

CFP & ChFC looking to change firms. Currently in a bank program, but not a large portable book to bring over to the next firm. Over a decade experience and about to finish up my MBA. Currently nowhere near the income level I want to be. Any suggestions for a good program to go to for my next move?

like

Those who went to consulting or advisory from audit as a manager: did you have to step down?

like
like

Can managers get reimbursed for phones? Or is it SM & above?

like

Additional Posts in Global immigration

Hi Folks, My last visa was stamped in India while my wife’s h4 in canada.
My question is she eligible for dropbox in India?
I know pre pandemic it wasnt possible but has the situation changed lately ?
Much TIA!!

like

Deloitte folks, My H1 transfer is currently being prepare by the lawyer and they suggested recruiter to push back my starting date. Should I assume they will co-operate and adjust my start date?

like

EY folks, those who had their I-140 and I-485 filed concurrently, how long did it take for approval and for you to get your EAD card and green card? Non EY please feel free to share your timeline as well - TIA!

likehelpful

If you switch from L visa to H visa, how does the year count work. Is the year count for the H visa independent of the prior L? Such that you have 6 more years on the h visa?

What happens when you don’t receive any decision before October 1st from USCIS? My H1 is selected in the lottery but there has been no response at all after it. I am on valid F1 btw

Can those not picked in lottery earlier this year and whose status still reads submitted still expect a selection over the next 2 months in case those selected are denied approval?

like

What sort of roles can I get an H1b sponsored for? I have an MIS masters from a business school. Can I leverage that to apply for an H1b at a corporate or technical strategy role?

like

If your current employer wants to move you from payroll of one company LLC to another affiliate LLC, is there any change needed to your H1-B visa?

like

SO and I have finally saved $500k. Should we buy a house or a green card (Indian born on H1 in the US, I-140s approved)

like

Does anyone know roughly when the priority date for EB-3 will be current again? Currently waiting for my I-485 to be approved..

like

Have to take short term leave due to current health condition, can I claim short term disability benefits while on H1b visa? Thanks in advance for any info.

like

Ranting on H1B transfer process: LCA submitted for approval on January 6th. Still haven’t heard anything. My start date is 2/22/2021 but I really can’t wait to submit my notice...oh the waiting game...

like

Has anyone recently had success for H1b transfer from consulting to internal consulting in industry? Wanted to know If you received a RFE

like

McKinsey & Company What is McKinsey’s policy for Green Card applications? Do they initiate the process right away or is there a tenure requirement?

McKinsey & Company

like

Need advice. Currently at $142k base. 3 years and 1 month left before I max out of H1b. Just got my PWD issued through current employer though their immediate reaction is subtly letting me know they’re not in a hurry to start recruitment. Got an offer today for $160k base. Similar role, both are good teams, etc. Do I politely decline and see my GC process through or accept and get more money? Feel like current employer will drag their feet as long as they can for retention purposes.

like

First time stamping soon. US consulate website said I need to bring LCA but my colleague who did it said she didn’t. Any experience and thoughts on what to bring? Thanks 🐠

Wife’s L2 EAD finally changed status to “New Card Being Produced”. Took 12 months including RFE, feels good to know her “american dream” is about to start. Today is a damn good day.

like

EY law question - Checked the online portal and it seems like petition is ready to be sent to me but lawyers have stopped responding. Any idea what might be going on? (H1B1 Consular processing)

like

Anyone from the tax group here? A friend is looking for recommendations on someone familiar with international tax laws (US, Singapore). Any suggestions?

like

Since we are all WFH, some of my fellow countrymen have headed home and work US hours. Anyone doing this? I know technically not supposed to but these are weird times.

like

New to Fishbowl?

Download the Fishbowl app to
unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.
That was just a preview…
Sign Up to see all discussions
  • Discover what it’s like to work at companies from real professionals
  • Get candid advice from people in your field in a safe space
  • Chat and network with other professionals in your field
Sign up in seconds to unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.

Already a user?
Login here

Share

Embed this post

Copy and paste embed code on your site

Preview

Download the
Fishbowl app

See what’s happening in your industry
from the palm of your hand.

A phone with Fishbowl app

Scan your QR code to download
Fishbowl app on your mobile

Download app

Sign up for free to view this conversation on Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Already have an account? Log in

Sign up for free to continue using Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use(New) and Privacy Policy(New)
Messaging rates may apply

Already have an account? Log in

For account settings, visit Fishbowl on Desktop Browser or

General

Legal