How to get a work visa for Canada? I have family up there (aunt, cousins, etc) and friends and am an American. Please don’t make fun/I’m sorry I know this isn’t the best time to ask but I want to be closer to a community of people and it’s been hard finding sponsorship.

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This, seriously.

This is fishbowl, we don't make fun of people here unless they really like hot tubs !

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I don’t have an answer for you. But I will reiterate the common saying “the grass isn’t always greener on the other side.”

I’m a Canadian who’s actively trying to move out of here due to a lack of work opportunities. In fact, I’d rather be in the US: at least there’s high paying jobs still there.

I was laid off during the post pandemic recession in 2023. Since then I haven’t had a full-time job with benefits. I had 3 freelance stints: one for 2 days, one for a year, one for 6 months.

No where’s perfect. Just try to appreciate what you have, and where you are.

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I’m 2 months late on my rent and my landlord served me an N4 (eviction).
Got paid a $1K project, but my cat got sick and had to pay $1,2k vet bill.
It’s really hard here too.
❤️‍🩹

Right now probably isn’t the best time because there’s waaaaay more job seekers than jobs.

I’m not legal expert, but I’d try to get on with an agency that has a Canadian office, then try to transfer after a year or so. (But know that you’ll have to take a salary reduction)

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Hi,

I’ve been in your shoes. Here’s how you do it:

1. Have a killer book
2. Find a recruiter willing to rep you/reach out to agencies directly
3. Once you got an interest from an agency they will provide you with your work visa

Best of luck

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Just want to say good luck. I don’t blame you for wanting to get out of there

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Are you single? 🇨🇦 here, would love a US Visa. So much more work opportunities & stronger dollar.

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I think 1 in 5 Canadians live below poverty line.

👋🏼 Laid off 2 years ago at $72K... I made $8,796 last year on benefits(OW)

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