Yes Canadian Immigration takes less time. We applied during the year 2000 and got it by 2003. It was a little delayed due to the 9/11 attacks. After that they changed the point system. So first take the score test whether you are elligible to apply. Then once that is done... you can go ahead and apply. It is also true that finding a job is really really tough there. It is not like US. You have to know people and have a good networking. You cannot imagine of working illegally as legal people dont have jobs. IF YOU HAVE LIVED IN THE US YOU WILL HATE IT THERE!!!!!! But if you are coming from Nepal then its good. hope that info was helpful.