I couldn't get a work visa in the US. The path was easier in Canada.:
Vaishali Gauba felt defeated when she moved back to India after she couldn't get a work ...
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Simpler Work Visa Path Found in CanadaAfter failing to secure a US visa, Vaishali obtained a Canadian work permit in under a month post-master’s in 2023.
Key FactsJul 8, 2024 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- Vaishali Gauba was unable to get an H-1B visa despite internships at major US media companies and returned to India in 2017.
- She relocated to Canada in 2022 to pursue a master's degree and applied for a work visa in 2023 after graduation.
- The Canadian visa process was faster and less restrictive, not requiring employer sponsorship or involving a lottery.
- Vaishali values Canada's quality of life and views the immigration system as more immigrant-friendly than that of the US.
I couldn't get a work visa in the US, but there was a clearer and more stable path to getting one in Canada.— Vaishali Gauba, describing her experience navigating US and Canadian immigration systems.
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