TN or H1 visa for my job???

[to_oohlala]

Thanx a lot, Dremani!

You just broke my dream of moving down there now, LOL

[Dremani]

No. Not exactly.

You have a Master's which can go a long way in the U.S. with the right connections. You could teach in a college and get a TN as a professor or work as a research assistant in a University... If you limit your options, then of course you're going to have a difficult time. So explore your options and work your degree until an employer notices. Try states that have a high number of job openings such as NY, Illinois, Massecheusets.. (I think I spelt Mass...wrong).. or even Texas. California, maybe or maybe not. Don't be in such a hurry to leave Canada until you've found the right employer who is willing to give you a shot.

Or you could take toronto's.. advice and do the L-1 transfer to the states through your current employer in Canada.

[toronto5481]

oh no, no one means to ruin your dream ! Dremani is right, your degree is something impressive and sought after in the US. Just find a job thats on the TN list or as I previously said, keep trying for someone to sponsor you for the exact job you want under H1. It IS definitely possible.

Moving to the US requires some effort hehe

[to_oohlala]

I am currently looking at California only since my fiancee most likely will be moving there for a research position with one of the biotech firms.

I guess I just have to look around for more options, but I am really looking to stay in the biotech/pharma field, which only has research positions listed under NAFTA (research is just not for me ). I do have several yrs of experience under my belt but still not sufficient to apply for manager roles. Anyway, i really appreciate all the feedbacks. I guess I will either have to change career or seduce a CEO so he/she will be willing to sponsor me. LOL

[agnelson]

An H1 is readily available now for imediate start, so don't let possible negative view of H1 stop you from at least trying.