Hello Folks, Is it a good idea to suggest Vancouver as an alternative location to my recruiter or HM? OPT was approved 8/1, but USCIS refused to print the card, for some weird reason. I have kept my employer informed, but worry the wait is getting too long. Will Amazon be willing to pursue Canadian work permit for new hire?
Ghar Vapsi
Yes. As far as I understand it a large part of the motivation for having a setup in Vancouver is because of the visa issues. It's convenient to have an office only a few hours from Seattle where people struggling with US visas can be housed.
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/british-columbia/article-amazon-to-open-new-vancouver-office-create-3000-jobs/ I think the main reason is because it's cheaper.
Thats the official statement. I doubt you'll find any articles where Amazon says they need to subvert the US visa process.
Thanks team. I will consider the options.
I hate American immigrant workers overflowing to Canada. Please GTFO
Did your grandpa built Canada?
Just for saying that, I’m telling Google my preferred work location is Waterloo