If you've been thinking about Canada, this one is for you!

Maitrayee completed her Master's degree in the U.S. and worked here for several years. Despite unsuccessful attempts in the H1B lottery, she continued her employment under STEM OPT status. Alas, no success.

In the end, she got connected with Syndesus, a service that made her retain her U.S. job while relocating to Toronto, Canada. Currently, She is a Canadian permanent resident.

Maitrayee is a User Experience Designer and Researcher with over 4 years of global experience specializing in crafting product experiences for SaaS applications and consumer electronics.

Time snaps:

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Motivation to explore opportunities in Canada

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How did the H1B lottery process impact your career plans?

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How did you know about Syndesus?

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Challenges transitioning from US to Canada

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Does your company have a subsidiary in Canada?

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Do you work for a USA firm while staying in Canada?

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How to reach out to Syndesus?

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How to initiate the conversation with the Company?

00:14:56 - 00:15:51
Does Syndesus help people on STEM OPT?

00:15:51 - 00:17:29
Does the Canada relocation affect your compensation?

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How long does it take to get the PR?

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Do I need a PR before relocating to Canada?

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What documents do you need?

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Can you relocate to Canada and get your PR?

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Does Syndesus apply for a work permit?

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Which one is faster to get? PR or work permit?

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Can you get back to the US
after you get your Canadian PR?

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What is the role of Syndesus in this process?

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Pros and Cons of working for a US employer from Canada

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Challenges settling in Canada

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Healthcare Options in Canada

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Do you miss staying in the US?

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Does Syndesus help with the legal process?

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Does Syndesus help with interviews?

00:43:14 - 00:43:56
Does Syndesus help construction
engineering professionals?

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Housing situation in Canada

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Does Syndesus have issues if we come back
to the US after getting an FT offer?

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Tips for individuals considering
relocating to other countries?

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Does Syndesus give LMIA a job offer after you get hired?

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How early in the process should I consider my options?