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I have lived over 6 years in the US and been to Vancouver, Montreal and Toronto on pleasure trips. To me Canada and US look the same from an external appearance point of view. Yeah I did see some subtle differences, but to me thats not big.
But based on the coversations I hear that Job market is pretty tight in Canada and cost of living is also higher.
So if we find a decent paying job, the transition should be smooth.. hpefully!
[15-08-2007,22:42]
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canadaman |
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(in reply to: US to Canada move - part3)
Just curious. If both countries seem similar, and getting a job in Canada seems harder, why bother to go to the trouble to apply and move?
[16-08-2007,01:38]
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Richard |
(in reply to: US to Canada move - part3)
Canadaman,
Don´t just relying on few people´s comments. There are both successful & unsuccessful immigrants stories available, so listening just few may not be 100% realistic scenario, specially when it depends on personal condition. My strong suggestion is to research by yourself. Immigration can be the single most turning point of life.
You may read some like:
http://www.canadaimmigrants.com/
Most comprehensive site with many authentic data analysis.
http://www.thestar.com/article/238305
Listen this, this may help you to understand the underlying facts behind poor job situation (contrarary to the claiming of less qualified..foreign traines immigrant):
http://www.cbc.ca/ottawa/media/audio/ottawamorning/20050407STU.ram
[16-08-2007,09:58]
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Departed_Canadian |
(in reply to: US to Canada move - part3)
Richard - Because I cannot legally continue in the US beyond a point. And this is the case with many US to Canada immigrants.
But the question from me was to find out, how hard would it be to settle down there. Tips from the successful movers. Nothing to do with US and Canada comparison.
[16-08-2007,10:27]
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canadaman |
(in reply to: US to Canada move - part3)
I was eagerly anticipating the tips from others-- that Canadaman was asking about the successful and not so successful stories of US to Canada move, but it seems the discussion turns out to be comparing the 2 countries. US and Canada. LOL.
Thanks for posting the question canadaman. Like you I am also searching the right tone of successful stories and maybe not so successful stories. I hope there´s more people who will share their stories.
[16-08-2007,10:45]
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Anonymous |
(in reply to: US to Canada move - part3)
Thanks Anonymous.
To all the US to Canada movers.
Lets not worry about comparing the 2 countries.
We want to hear from the past movers to help us understand the great things, challenges, tips etc for a successful future move from US to Canada.
That would help us plan our move.
After I move to Canada, I will definitely make a comprehensive list of things to-do/not-to-do for a successful move to Canada which should help others.
But now I am in the receiving side...
[16-08-2007,10:51]
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canadaman |
(in reply to: US to Canada move - part3)
I understand what Canadaman says, the challenges, not comparison.
However, they are basically related and definitely comparison comes as you are going there from US, so in your mind US is the baseline. You have to prepare on the basis of that.
[16-08-2007,11:11]
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Departed_Canadian |
(in reply to: US to Canada move - part3)
Sharon, help me out here.... you said...
Without any additional deductions beyond employment insurance and CPP (just like 401k I assume), no dependents (yeah right !), a income of $80K will net you $61,000.
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Thats just 25% of income thats deducted from gross, with free medical care, I like the sound of it !
No dependents, I would say is an exception to the rule, but say with 2 kids and the same $80k salary what will be the net $$ in my bank after the deductions at source ??
[16-08-2007,12:09]
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Raj |
(in reply to: US to Canada move - part3)
I don´t have the calculations in front of me, but I think you keep another $3-4,000.
Canadian tax is structured on a sliding scale. Google might tell you more. but the first amount of your salary is taxed very low. This is the governments attempt to assist lower income families. (I assume this is the same in the US) once the income gets a little higher, (as with 80K) the marginal rate jumps to 40% and likely jumps again at another threshold.
[16-08-2007,14:17]
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sharon |
How/why did ya depart canada (in reply to: US to Canada move - part3)
Hey Departed_Canadian,
Your responses are honest and very useful. Please advise how/why did you depart canada. Do you have canadian/indian citizenship? do you still have dual citizenship and how did you manage to move from canada to usa for good?
I am getting my canada PR soon, presently in usa working. I don´t know what I´m going to do.
[17-08-2007,00:05]
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Anonymous |
(in reply to: US to Canada move - part3)
Use this link to get an estimate of take home pay.
http://www.walterharder.ca/Take%20Home%20Pay%20Calculator.html
[17-08-2007,00:47]
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Samm |
