Hello,

I moved to USA in 2017 on F1 visa. I was not selected for H1-B in the 3 years of my OPT. While my company is transferring me to Canada and can potentially get me back on L1 visa, the shifting situation is stressing me out. The thought of moving to another country in a couple of months is causing a lot of anxiety and tough luck with the lottery is making me feel depressed.

Any suggestions on how to cope with the situation? (Please be considerate in the comment) Thanks in advance!

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Canada is beautiful. You will get a PR in a few years and will not have any H1B hassles. Best decision honestly.

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Thanks a lot for your kind words!

I think I might prefer living in Canada over the US..

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PM1, hopefully, I will like my stay in Canada (For however long it is).

L1 is a real way back into the U.S. if you need it…BUT from everything I’ve heard, you may LOVE Canada 🍁

Foreigner on an L1 dying for a trip to Toronto over here

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Congratulations!

just try to enjoy canada 🤗

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I can definitely explore another country! Thanks

I know plenty of people who went to Toronto for a bit and successfully came back on L1. Also, I think the L1 may be less restrictive than H1B.

I’m from Toronto, currently in the US, so don’t hesitate to DM if you have questions about life in Canada! :)

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Thanks a lot for your response! I will DM you!

Positive vibes! I know that can all be pretty stressful, but it'll work out. Enjoy life!

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Thanks a lot!

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