[amitoj]

Originally Posted by n_aditya

Amit, regarding your query, my wife's cousin would be the sponsor. They are US citizen's. What process would apply in this case?

I'm afraid cousins can't sponsor your green card as a family member. They can sponsor you as a visitor only. Same goes for uncles, aunts and grandparents. Your best bet is to find an employer willing to file H1B for you. But that employer will need to prove that your skills are not readily available in the US job market, which should not be a problem if the attorney firm that the employer engages is any good.

[n_aditya]

Originally Posted by amitoj

I'm afraid cousins can't sponsor your green card as a family member. They can sponsor you as a visitor only. Same goes for uncles, aunts and grandparents. Your best bet is to find an employer willing to file H1B for you. But that employer will need to prove that your skills are not readily available in the US job market, which should not be a problem if the attorney firm that the employer engages is any good.

Thank you for your reply, Amit.

[amitoj]

Originally Posted by n_aditya

Thank you for your reply, Amit.

Anytime, Aditya.

Oh I forgot to mention another option, which is the EB5 category, as an investor. I am afraid I dont know much about it though.

[hellmet]

Is this a good time for IT jobs in the USA? How's the market there, and would it be worth the effort if someone's willing to sponsor a H1B for you?

[amitoj]

Originally Posted by hellmet

Is this a good time for IT jobs in the USA? How's the market there, and would it be worth the effort if someone's willing to sponsor a H1B for you?

The job market is doing pretty well i think. Some might say that there is a tech bubble going on again even though this one is quite different in the sense that it is not all made up of air like the last one.

"Worth the effort" is subjective and really varies from one individual to another. Even with the same individual it will vary with time. One way to determine this is to list down the pros and cons that you see and decide whether it is really worth the effort or not.

[gypsyFreak]

How is the job market for IT in Canada? Heard that it is easier/quicker through ExpressEntry?

[athanedar]

I have got an opportunity through my current employer for a long term 18 month project in a company just outside of Milan, Italy.

The salary will be around EUR60K per year.

I would like to know first hand experiences from team bhpians living in Italy about living cost for a family of 3 and what is the saving potential in Italy from a perspective of average indian spender.

[benbsb29]

Originally Posted by athanedar

I have got an opportunity through my current employer for a long term 18 month project in a company just outside of Milan, Italy.

The salary will be around EUR60K per year.

I would like to know first hand experiences from team bhpians living in Italy about living cost for a family of 3 and what is the saving potential in Italy from a perspective of average indian spender.

TeamBHPian mjothi is now based out of Italy. Maybe its a good idea to PM him, just in case you get any information otherwise.

[aargee]

Originally Posted by n_aditya

Thank you for your reply, Amit.

The other option is to go through some body shopping guys, which I'm sure you already know. Its tough in the beginning (say about 1-2 years) after which you can move & support your family easily.

[JMaruru]

Originally Posted by athanedar

I would like to know first hand experiences from team bhpians living in Italy about living cost for a family of 3 and what is the saving potential in Italy from a perspective of average indian spender.

I was in italy, for about an year. The major cost item, would be the accommodation. In rome, we could get a single BHK for around E700. Tax rates are high, all over europe. So with your package, the max savings could be around E1.0K per month.

[narayans80]

Originally Posted by athanedar

I have got an opportunity through my current employer for a long term 18 month project in a company just outside of Milan, Italy. The salary will be around EUR60K per year.

60K at first glance looks good, you should probably investigate on what you actually get in hand As JMaruru mentions house rent will be a major part of it, it'd still depend on where exactly you'd stay in Milan. Next highest would be heating and electricity. Living expenses would depend on whether you are single, family, kids etc.

How well connected is the office with public transport?

[dar3dev|l]

Originally Posted by athanedar

I have got an opportunity through my current employer for a long term 18 month project in a company just outside of Milan, Italy.

The salary will be around EUR60K per year.

I would like to know first hand experiences from team bhpians living in Italy about living cost for a family of 3 and what is the saving potential in Italy from a perspective of average indian spender.

Hi,

I think you can use the below link to calculate the approx in hand figure after tax

http://calculatenetsalary.com/calcul...-in-italy.html


Usually when they say 60K, it is inclusive of an average 10% bonus (variable) so do have a check with them again.

And yea, as its mentioned earlier, housing rent is the major expenses and if you have any liabilities (homeloan, carloan, etc) back home.

[kablu]

Originally Posted by gypsyFreak

How is the job market for IT in Canada? Heard that it is easier/quicker through ExpressEntry?

Guys, any response on this? I also have the same question basically.

What are the countries a Software tester can target for immigration? I see that Canada,Nz and Oz has scope. But, I would like to have expert views on the same.

[dar3dev|l]

^^ Kablu, no on is expert here. Basically, you should be the one who should make the decision on the country you wish to choose. All countries have their +ve's and -ve's and how desperate are you to leave the country.

Canada, NZ and OZ all have their own respective immigration systems so once you have finalized a country just go with the points system to see if you are eligible of their short skilled resident permit or not.

In terms of you skills as Software Tester, all the 3 countries you mentioned have that requirement and how quickly you get a job is a question that no one can really answer. The prospects are good in all 3 countries as software tester is a role which I think any application development department would want.

Hope that help.

All the best on your search.

[amitoj]

Originally Posted by gypsyFreak

How is the job market for IT in Canada? Heard that it is easier/quicker through ExpressEntry?

Originally Posted by kablu

Guys, any response on this? I also have the same question basically.

What are the countries a Software tester can target for immigration? I see that Canada,Nz and Oz has scope. But, I would like to have expert views on the same.

I don't know about Australia and New Zealand but for Canada, it is not that easy to break into the job market as it may seem, even if there is demand for your role. Be prepared to start at a level lower than your current level. Many people take up survival jobs in the beginning. Decide whether that is something you are willing to do or not.