Last week we were approved for PR to Canada under Provincial Nominee. I am in dilemma whether to move permanently there or not. I don’t have any friends or relatives in Canada, so I am having hard time to make decision. I am honestly seeking good advices from people who have moved to Alberta from US or who are familiar with this kind of situations.

Here’s my scenario

I have been working for a non-profit organization on H1B but there is no chance that I will be sponsored for green-card. I have 2 more years to look for alternatives, either go to school for PhD or look for other job sponsoring green card.

My husband works for a company, but got laid off last week. He was working in H1B with Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering.  He has 2 options: change to H4 or go to school. Though has been accepted in master program, doesn’t have any interest to go for it, will be in same condition after 2 years, same status problem.

I called the family back home for suggestions. They aren’t happy about moving to Canada (also don’t know about my husband loosing job). They heard from somewhere that life is too frustrating in Canada, hard to find a job, high taxes and so many other things, which I don’t think is totally true.

I have been thinking hard but still not able to decide. I humbly request the Sajha Users who have information about this, suggest me. Your suggestions will really help me to make an appropriate decision.